Bidspirit auction | A CARVED MALACHITE PARROT, INSCRIBED

A CARVED MALACHITE PARROT, INSCRIBED ”E M SANDOZ”, 20TH CENTURY - A stylized carved malachite figure of a parrot shown perched on an integral rectangular base. The sculptor has oriented the stone to display the natural banding of the malachite which flows across the body and plinth in attractive concentric patterns. The underside is fitted with green felt. The side of the base bears an incised inscription reading ”E D Sandoz”. Footnote: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz (1881–1971), the well-known Swiss sculptor celebrated for his animal figures. Dimensions: H: 6 1/8 in., (15.6 cm.) Condition: Very good condition. Minor natural inclusions and surface irregularities are typical of malachite. No visible chips or losses. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.