Vintage signed Sergio Bustamante life sized tiger head sculpture. Constructed from mixed metal this rare large feline sculpture is number 12 of 100. Signed and numbered above its left ear.

Marked: Signature: Sergio Bustamante 12/100

Sergio Bustamante was a Mexican Artist and sculptor. Though born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, Sergio Bustamante lived in the Guadalajara area since early childhood. In his youth, he studied architecture at the University of Guadalajara, but abandoned this pursuit when his talents and interests drew him to the fine arts and crafts.

This would make a great birthday gift or housewarming gift, great addition to any art collection or as an investment sculpture .

MEASUREMENTS

Tigers head measures 32“ wide by 15.25" tall by 20" deep and weighs 8lb 10oz.

CONDITION

In good condition considering age and use, there are 3 of the whisker buttons missing and there are some dents to the piece specifically on the top of his head, on the side the metal is overlapped a little, and there is some damage under the chin to the surface of the metal and some denting to the metal at the back of the piece (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).