I saw these fish and got hooked!

[diggummup]

I don't usually spend much at sales unless it's something i'm familiar with. But when I saw this thing, I had to have it. It was purchased at a moving sale that was on the rich side of town. The house was a small mansion to say the least. The lady said her mother purchased it at DCOTA (Design Center of the Americas) which is a very upscale “trade-only facility” where you have to be accompanied by a designer to get in. I did a sisal job in there probably 10-12 years ago and the prices for things are thru the roof. I remember seeing a couch for $8 grand and a lamp for several thousand too and they weren't even antique.
Designer = big money. Anyway back to my purchase. I asked her how much and she said $60, after a bit if haggling I got her down to $40. I don't know what it's worth and the pictures don't do it justice but I like it, alot. It stands 19-20 inches high, about 10 inches wide and weighs 18.7 pounds. It's marbled lucite or acrylic. It is signed but I can't figure out the signature. I guess they are Angelfish. Anyway I just wanted to share it because I like it (even more than my pottery). Now I need to find the right kind of pedastal to set it on in my foyer. Thanks for looking. Here's the pics-

 

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[brendan1414]

VERY nice, to say the least.. would love to know how much those are worth!

 

[tattooedmomma]

You should post them on the facebook. maybe they have some ideas as to who made them...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/DCOTA-Design-Center-of-the-Americas/92533992009

 

[diggummup]

You should post them on the facebook. maybe they have some ideas as to who made them...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/DCOTA-Design-Center-of-the-Americas/92533992009

I may try that. There is a sticker on the bottom. Not much info on him, just an old trademark from 1992. Carlo Montalto I.C. LTDA., I did just find an email addy for him in San Paulo, Brazil. I'll email him now.



PS- Does that signature on the above photos look like a CM to you? Because now that I look at it...

 

[courtjesterclown]

Looks like a CM to me.

 

[diggummup]

Okay it's definitely a CM. Here is a photo of his trademark. I sent an email, hopefully I can find out something more about this thing. I'll update if I do.



Notice the lettering

 

[savant365]

I hope you scored big on that one

 

[diggummup]

Email delivery failed. Address old and no good I guess.

 

[diggummup]

You should post them on the facebook. maybe they have some ideas as to who made them...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/DCOTA-Design-Center-of-the-Americas/92533992009

I would but when it comes to facebook, i'm stupid. I can't figure out how to post on their page.