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A Mid-Century Modern miniature sculpture by New Hampshire artist Barbara Scarponi, depicting a snail crawling over a rock. The snail …
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A Mid-Century Modern miniature sculpture by New Hampshire artist Barbara Scarponi, depicting a snail crawling over a rock. The snail is crafted in silver and mounted on a stone base. Signed on the underside. Nice condition with overall tarnishing to the silver and some natural discoloration to the stone base.
Measurements
2" x 1" x 3/4" Tall
Net weight 1.15 oz
Barbara Scarponi (1941 - 2018), known for her silver miniature sculptures and unique fine jewelry, was a co-founder in Portsmouth of the Baketel Gallery in 1967, a co-op studio and shop showcasing artist and crafts people's work. She was the subject of an award-winning film series produced by New Hampshire Public Television Network entitled "The World and Work of the American Craftsman". She was well known and highly respected as a juried member of the League of N.H. Craftsmen, which holds her work in their permanent collection.
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 1ʺD × 0.75ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Nice condition with overall tarnishing to the silver and some natural discoloration to the stone base. Nice condition with overall tarnishing to the silver and some natural discoloration to the stone base. less
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