Circa 1970 Mario Buccellati Italian 800 silver octopus sculpture mounted on fossilized or petrified wood, minerals have replaced all organic materials of the wood. Octopus signed M Buccellati for Mario Buccellati, marked 800 silver, and with 15 MI maker mark for Buccellati. Weight Approx. Octopus: 105 ozt / Total Weight: 300 lbs 
Measurements: approx. Octopus: 17 inches x 29.25 inches x 13.5 inches / Wood base: 16 inches x 10.5 inches x 15.75 inches / Total height: 32 inches 
Condition: A couple possible minor indentations to the silver, please refer to photos. Felt pads between the points of contact of the silver to the wood.