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Vitallium Thumb Medical advertising sample sculpture pop art realist

$625
£472.74
€551.99
CA$890.10
A$903.11
CHF 515.91
MX$10,934.40
NOK 6,060.99
SEK 6,052.97
DKK 4,126.37

About the Item

No other example of this sculpture has been found, a promotional product for the medical-grade carbon alloy used for surgical prosthetists. Slightly larger than life scale, clever chrome nail, and extremely detail in texture/finger print. ‘Vitallium’
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Farmingdale, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9317237067152

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