D’argenta Mexico Sterling Silver Plated, Lacquered Giraffe”Father” Statue Sculpture, Limited Edition with 20/500 marked. Created by renowned artist, Claudio Rodriguez. Signed’D’argenta Mexico’. Sculpture wonderfully captures the graceful arc of this creatures beautifully long neck, as it looks down. The Romans called the giraffe “camelopardalis, ” meaning camel marked like a leopard. This piece is sure to provide a sense of quiet peacefulness of any room that it graces. D’Argenta introduced an advanced new metalworking technique decades ago which changed the way precious metals are sculpted. Combining cold casting and electroforming to create intricate, finely detailed sculptures. Initial plating with a. 015 inch (400 micra) thick layer of copper. Second plating with silver or (24K) gold at a thickness of. 001 inch (24 micra). Interior polyester fiberglass core strengthens sleek metal plating. Exterior protective lacquer coating prevents tarnishing and maintains luster. Does not require polish or any type of metal cleaner. Simply dust with a dry cloth as needed. Ornate in design, exquisite in detail, and beautifully elegant, the Sterling Silver Plated products created by the artists of D’Argenta Silver Elegance are the perfect heirloom quality pieces for any home. The distinctive sterling silver designs stand out against the black neillo inlay and the intricate detail is breathtakingly attractive. D’Argenta Silver Sculptures and objects d’art offer unparalleled excellence in quality and exquisite attention to detail, because they are the hallmarks that have established D’Argenta as a leader in the export of precious metal-finished art for over a quarter of a century. Exported around the world and now available in over 25 countries, D’Aragenta’s products have won international acclaim because of their innovative construction and exquisite beauty. In 1981, D’Argenta was recognized with the Bulgarian Government Gold Medal award. In 1992, a D’Argenta sculpture was gifted to His Royal Highness Prince Naruhito of Japan on a visit to Mexico. A nod to the company’s exclusive prestige, D’Argenta sculptures have been gifted to an increasingly long list of dignitaries, including Pope John Paul II, Prince Phillip of England, and his Majesty King Harald of Norway. Great vintage condition with no issues. Light signs of wears and a couple manufacturing imperfection at the bottom of the body (last 3 photo). Please see photos for detail. Measurements: 29 1/2”H x 18”W x 5”D.
