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Gabriella Binazzi Italian 1960'S Bird Sculpture Using Silver & Sea Shell
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Gabriella Binazzi Italian 1960'S Bird Sculpture Using Silver & Sea Shell

1940 - 1960
Description

Artist Gabriella Binazz

Type Sculpture

Format Sculpture

Year of Production 1960's

Original/Licensed Reproduction Original

Size Medium

Item Height 29 cm

Theme Animals

Material Seashell, Seashell & Silver

Item Length 16 cm

Gabriella Binazz Italian 1970's Bird Sculpture Using Silver Metal & Sea Shell

Dimensions:

29 x 16 cm

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Silver Shell Bird Sculpture to the 1960s.

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SA1133560
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Description
Artist Gabriella Binazz

Type Sculpture

Format Sculpture

Year of Production 1960's

Original/Licensed Reproduction Original

Size Medium

Item Height 29 cm

Theme Animals

Material Seashell, Seashell & Silver

Item Length 16 cm

Gabriella Binazz Italian 1970's Bird Sculpture Using Silver Metal & Sea Shell

Dimensions:

29 x 16 cm

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Silver Shell Bird Sculpture to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133560
Bushells Antiques
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An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs.
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Archive I An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs.

Gabriella Binazzi Italian 1960'S Bird Sculpture Using Silver & Sea Shell

Archive II An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs. View II
Archive III An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs. View III
Archive IV An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs. View IV
Archive V An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs. View V
Archive VI An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs. View VI
Archive VII An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs. View VII
Archive VIII An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs. View VIII
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An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs.
Gabriella Binazzi Italian 1960's Bird Sculpture Using Silver & Sea Shell
Ref: SA1133560
An Italian mid-century sculpture of a long-necked bird featuring a natural beige seashell body and a cast silver-coloured metal head, neck, and legs.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Shell, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Cream
  • MotifsNatural seashell body, Curved silver neck, Cast metal bird feet, Red cabochon eye

This Italian mid-century modern decorative sculpture takes the form of a long-necked bird created during the 1960s. The body is formed from a natural cream-coloured seashell with a spiky, fluted edge, joined to a curved silver-plated metal neck and head. A small red cabochon eye is set into the head, and the figure stands on cast metal bird feet with slender, textured toes. A dark, fluted metal collar encircles the base of the neck where it meets the shell. The piece stands at 29 cm high by 16 cm long. Positioned on a sideboard top, this imaginative sculpture adds organic texture and sculptural interest to a living room, hallway, or study. The combination of shimmering silver-plated metal and the ridged, organic shell creates a striking contrast of materials. The fine claws provide a stable footing, while the curved neck rises gracefully above the shell body. The contrasting metallic sheen and natural tones offer a distinctive aesthetic suited for mid-century modern collections and interior displays.

FAQs

During the mid-20th century, Italian designers such as Gabriella Binazzi popularised decorative sculptures combining natural marine shells with electroplated silver or brass elements, creating a distinctive fusion of natural history and modern design.

These sculptures typically feature a genuine natural seashell forming the body, paired with cast silver-plated metal or brass for the neck, head, and legs, often detailed with glass cabochon eyes.

Authentic pieces frequently bear impressed maker stamps on the metal underside, feature fine cast detail on the bird feet, and exhibit precise integration where the metal collar joins the organic shell.

Position the sculpture on a dark timber sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table alongside contemporary ceramics to accentuate the interplay between polished metal and natural texture.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, keeping chemical polishes away from the porous seashell surface, and use a specialized silver cloth exclusively on the metal parts to maintain lustre without damaging the original patina.
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