Bronze Wheat and Globe Sculpture

This is a mixed-media table sculpture featuring a stylized bronze pedestal that evolves into three stalks of wheat cradling a gemstone globe. The bronze base exhibits a multi-tonal patina, transitioning from a deep reddish-brown at the flared undulating base to a verdigris green toward the center. The wheat heads are rendered with fine detail in a golden-brown finish, with thin metal wires representing the awns extending upward. Nestled within these stalks is a spherical globe, likely composed of lapis lazuli for the blue oceans and various inlaid semi-precious stones (such as jasper, turquoise, and mother-of-pearl) to represent the continents. The entire assembly is mounted on a thick, circular, polished black stone base, possibly marble or onyx, with a beveled edge. The piece appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips to the stone or tarnishing beyond the intended patina. The craftsmanship suggests a contemporary mid-to-late 20th-century decorative art piece, demonstrating high-quality metalwork and lapidary skills. The composition symbolizes global agriculture or world sustenance.

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