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Rare Limited-Edition Collection

Item Details

A rare limited-edition collection of four sculptured pewter birds by Dr. Irving Burgues. Pygmy Owl, Wood Ducks, Great White Heron and Barn Swallows, all signed ‘Burgues’, copyright 1976. On walnut bases.
These are well cast with fine detail and have a mellow, antiqued patination.

  • Collection comes with a handsome, four volume set of books, each
    offering information and color photography, about the corresponding
    bird species.
  • This collection was offered exclusively to American Express
    Cardmembers and never massed produced.

Dimensions

Pygmy Owl: 5 inches width, 6.75 inches height, 4.75 inches depth
Wood Ducks: 5.25 inches width, 5.5 inches height, 4.0 inches depth
Heron: 5.0 inches width, 6.5 inches height, 4.5 inches depth
Swallows: 6.375 inches width, 8.125 inches height, 4.875 inches depth

Item #

14CIN330-617

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