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300 20th Street · Sacramento
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Lot 51
Douglas Van Howd (b.1935) Bronze "The Departure"
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
A wildlife bronze by American sculptor Douglas Van Howd, titled The Departure, depicting a mallard duck lifting into flight from marshy reeds. Executed in lifelike detail with brown, green, and gold patinas, mounted on a tiered green marble base. Signed in the bronze and numbered 56/75.
Dimensions: 19 ¬Ω x 16 x 19 ¬Ω in.
Weight: Approx. 43 lbs
Provenance: Private Northern California collection
This piece may be shipped by parcel carrier for $450 or by blanket-wrapped transport. Within the Sacramento metro area, service is available through Pack + Ship Pros; within California, deliveries can be arranged through Delbert McCrea at (831) 566-6088; and for nationwide service, CCC Transport may be contacted at corlancartage@gmail.com or (920) 450-5027. Buyers are also welcome to arrange shipping through a carrier of their choice.
Excellent overall with no visible losses or repairs.
Condition
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