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Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture

$1,475
£1,109.84
€1,282.21
CA$2,070.87
A$2,237.22
CHF 1,190.22
MX$26,919.79
NOK 15,070.71
SEK 13,782.57
DKK 9,578.71

About the Item

Mid century carved marble hippo sculpture. Modern sculpture of a hippopotamus carved from green granite.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful estate condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwood, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5080216716231

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