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Federico Mexican Leather Macaw Hanging Sculpture

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Estimate
$250–$500
Starting bid
$75
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About this lot

Country of Origin: Mexico

Period: Circa 1970s

Artist: Federico

Title: Parrot with Brass Hanging Perche

Medium: Hand tooled, cut, layered and polychrome leather with brass hanging perche

Dimensions: Approx: 20 x 5 in.

Condition: Layered feather elements appear substantially complete and retain strong original coloration. Brass hanging perches show expected patina. Federico maker’s impression is visible but partially worn on the tail feather.

Additional Information: This large vintage Mexican decorative macaw sculpture by Federico is constructed from individually cut, tooled, and layered leather feathers over a formed body. The bird features a large carved hooked beak, stylized cream facial markings, and richly layered multicolored plumage in brown, green, yellow, black, and deep red. The detailed featherwork incorporates individually patterned leather elements with incised diagonal and linear veining, creating a highly dimensional surface. The macaw was designed for suspended display and includes its original-style curved brass hanging perch, with molded feet positioned to grip the horizontal bar. The tail feather retains a partially worn impressed Federico maker’s mark, consistent with documented Federico leather bird sculptures produced in Mexico during the 1970s.

Lot details

Lot
11
Category
Display Objects › Sculptures › Statues
Estimate
$250–$500
Starting bid
$75
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Bidding closes
Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
Starting bid $75
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