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Wild Life, Hippopotamus, Animal edition bronze sculpture on marble base

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:158.00 USD Estimated At:553.00 - 711.00 USD
Wild Life, Hippopotamus, Animal edition bronze sculpture on marble base
One Of The Most Unique Looking Animals, The Hippopotamus Stands Out In A Crowded River. They Dwell In Water And Mud Mostly, To Stay Cool During The Hazy Days. They Emerge At Dusk To Graze. Despite Their Physical Resemblance To Pigs, Their Closest Living Relatives Are Surprisingly Whales And Porpoises From Which They Diverged About 55 Million Years Ago. This Playful Hippo Emerges From The Muddy Lake And Yawns. His Mouth Opens Wide, Giving You A Good Look At His Large Tongue. He Has A Shiny Brown Patina With Gold Details. 100% bronze sculpture, this brown patina sculpture was cast using the "lost wax method" and mounted on a black marble base. This sculpture is very interesting a bronze recast based on the original piece. a decorative brown patina bronze sculpture size: 8X12 inches.
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