A Gianmaria Buccellati Silver Bird on Crystal Base, Milan, 20th century Marks: Gianmaria Buccellati, ITALY, 800, (effaced) 10 x 9-1/2 x 10 inches (25.4 x 24.1 x 25.4 cm) The bird, realistically rendered with the avorazione a pelo or "hair-like" technique, with gilt eyes, beak, and talons and body, wings, and tail covered with thin strands and chased feather-form pieces of silver, perched on a geode base. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved