Bronze with warm brown patina on a polished black granite base, signed Bufano and numbered 15/24 along the base edge. A charming modernist bronze snail by Beniamino Bufano (1898–1970), reflecting the artist’s hallmark stylized simplicity and symbolic approach to nature. Bufano, a prominent Bay Area modernist, is best known for his monumental public sculptures symbolizing peace and harmony, many of which remain San Francisco landmarks. Measurements: 9 ½ x 4 x 6 ¼ in. high; 10 x 5 x 7 ¼ in. high including base. Provenance: Private collection, Rohnert Park, California. Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $75 plus 1.5% insurance. Combined lot shipping available. Excellent overall with a rich, even patina; minor natural surface variations consistent with age.