The sculpture is in excellent condition. It has been in our home since we received it. It is solid marble and we were told it is 700+ pounds. It was made for us in Vietnam.
50“ x 24“ x 18“
Hi Brenda,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These carved marble dolphin (and other marine creatures) statues are an enduring and endearing souvenir from Vietnam, which has a long and storied seafaring history. Most aren't signed and there hasn't been a lot of research into the businesses that produced these but when these come to auction, they usually sell for between $1,500 and $2,500.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Vietamese export carved marble statue of dolphins
late 20th/early 21st Century
Depicting two leaping dolphins amid cresting waves, on a circular base. Unsigned.
Height: 50 inches
CONDITION: This sculpture appears to be in very good condition.
PROVENANCE: Commissioned in Vietnam
$1,500-2,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia