Auto Part Sculpture Recycled Metal Art Man and Dog Mexico, "Rustic Friends"
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Mexico's Armando Ramírez achieves an enviable feat as he recycles nuts and bolts into a vivid sculpture. He conjures the image of a man sitting on a bench, leisurely reading the paper with his dog by his side. Ramírez transforms a regular sparkplug into the man's body. His head is made from a discarded piece off a die machine and his hat is made with discarded pieces off a die machine. The dog's body is made with parts with wires and a car's clutch, while it's ears are made from die pieces. The bench is made from the discarded pieces off a die machine.
Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
- 0.69 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- 14.5 cm H x 13 cm W x 14.5 cm D
- 5.75" H x 5" W x 5.75" D
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Deborah
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06/21/2016
"Cute"
I love the theme of this. Being a dog lover, it is a cute addition to my collection.
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Henry
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04/13/2017
"Dog lover"
I always take my dogs to the park and try to read a book. I wish I had the success that the guy in the sculpture is having. Beautiful, substantial work. Senor Ramirez is quite gifted, this is my fourth piece of his work. Im sure it wont be the last.
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Jere
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06/29/2016
"fun sculpture"
amusing sculpture...great for desk top
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- This was a gift for: Son
- Occasion: birthday
JodiT
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06/16/2016
"Unique gift"
Husband loved it. Great conversation piece.
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- This was a gift for: Husband
- Occasion: birthday
Gary S.
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06/16/2016
"Dog lovers delight!"
I purchased two of these, one for my son and one for my brother-in-law who love their dogs. They both loved them. These are unique gifts for hard-to-buy-for men in my life.
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- This was a gift for: As above, my son and my brother-in-law
- Occasion: birthday
Shannon
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03/08/2024
"Love it!!"
I had to wait a bit until this beautiful piece became available again. It just arrived the other day and I love it. Ill be gifting it soon and know the recipient will just love it.
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- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: thank you
Entropy
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03/05/2024
"Love this artist!!"
We now have at least 4-5 pieces from Armando Ramirez. His talent is phenomenal! This was purchased for our youngest son to hang his car keys and Covid mask on,in his room. This was one of those gifts that is soooo hard to let go of and actually give away. I would love one of just about everything of Armando Ramirez ,we have his amazing deer sculpture that has a place for a votive candle and it is hands down my most favorite piece of art!! Highly recommend getting something from this amazing artist ! His small people sculptures have made charming gifts through the years but his larger work is absolutely exquisite!!!
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- Art, decorative, and art collection
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- This was a gift for: Son
- Occasion: Christmas
Sandra
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12/14/2023
"Clever auto part sculpture"
I bought one of these pediatricians for my nephew who is a pediatrician. He loves it and told me it is very cute.I also bought one for my personal doctor. She loves hers, too.Armando Ramirez is very creative--a true artisan.. I have bought several of his sculptures and have loved every one of them and so have the peopleI have given them to.. I turned the Barber sculpture into a Retinologist giving an eye injection. When I look at them, they do not seem like they are made out of scrap auto parts. All I see is a delightful showpiece.
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Beau
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12/09/2023
"WOOF!"
Truly an inventive and delightful sculpture. Its size alone was a huge welcomed surprise. Definitely will be watching for such scuptures!
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Michael
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12/06/2023
"Fabulous"
Awesome piece of sculpture. Looks great on the wall!
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Androgynous Form, Modern Human Form Upcycled Metal Auto Part Wall Sculpture
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Rolando A
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08/09/2023
"She love it"
Luckily, I found this beauty surfing the web looking for a gift for my wife for our 6-year anniversary. THIS SCULPTURE IS PERFECT since I work in a metal recycling company and our first outings were to parks.
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- Occasion: anniversary
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