AUT 002 Skier 60-85537
By Autruche
$400.00
The ski instructor had told me clearly "you should get off at the first stop on the ski lift”. Well, here I am, I didn’t listen and I find myself… at the last stop, on a black trail looking down from the top of the mountain, eyes bulging, at an endless slope of 45°. A bead of sweat drips down my forehead forming a stalactite at the end of my nose. Two young girls were watching me, there was no way that I would give up, I made it look like “this is going to be easy for me”, I adjust my goggles, lean forward, stick my poles in the snow and launch myself at full speed. The next day in room 215 at the valley hospital, thanks to the one eye I could still open, I saw five doctors surrounding me, surprised to see me awake. “We have never seen anyone go down the mountain at such speed”, said one of the doctors. A nurse asked if she could take a selfie with me. It seems like I have become a star.
During his studies, artist Guillermo Forchino discovered and mastered classic techniques and materials. He began creating figures made from wrapped bands of cloth where the visible parts(hands and head) were made from wax and papier mache colored with natural pigments. He subsequently chose poly resins to create figures that resemble the world of comic strip and cartoon characters. They are handled with finesse and given a soul and a story. Every single item is wrapped in the unique Forchino Newspaper with a special label attached, individually numbered and identified by a stamp on the bottom of each piece. A unique and numbered certificate of authenticity completes each package. When a suitable quantity of each item has been produced and sold, the item is retired to help keep its worth.
20 x 18.5 x 43 cm
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SIGNATURE AND BRANDS
Accent i features many brand companies such as Beatriz Ball and Nachtmann in addition to many award winning artists whose works and products are displayed all over the world in stores and galleries. Gary Rosenthal, Roger Gandelman, Sara Beames, Tamara Baskin, Stephen Kitras, Patrick Meyer, Talila Abraham, Daniel Vargas, Joel and Candace Bless, Melanie Dankowicz, Marcela Rosemberg, Joy Stember - to name a few. Many pieces are collector items and are signed by the artist.
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IN-STOCK AND REPLENISHMENT
Although every possible effort is made to stock all items, short delays may occur as a result of high demand, slow production or transportation logistics. Unfortunately we can not control inventory accuracy levels from all our suppliers. Accent i will do their utmost to minimize any inconvenience this may cause so that you will receive your purchase in a timely and professional manner. Most items can be re-stocked within a few days. But due to the fact that many items are hand made, some deliveries could take approximately four to twelve weeks.
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FAST, RELIABLE, COST EFFECTIVE DELIVERY
Accent i is continuously striving to minimize the shipping charges to our customers. We have associated ourselves with a company that specializes in freight and offers premium carriers such as Fedex, Purolator, UPS at a substantially lower rate. We also use Canada Postal Service. We have compared all options and feel that you, the customer will be getting the best possible rate and consequently a saving in the final cost of your purchase.
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100% QUALITY GUARANTEED
Accent i fully guarantees the quality of every item purchased by you to be free from any flaws. Your merchandise purchased will be inspected for any manufacturing defects and then specially wrapped and packaged to help prevent any damage during the shipping process. Upon receipt, if there are any concerns, please email: accentigifts@gmail.com with a brief description of the problem. A representative from our customer service department will contact you.
