LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 30-foot-tall ornate fountain that includes three sculptures of girls has been on show for 17 years at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. And on Thursday, Feb. 20, it goes on the public sale block.
With bids beginning at simply $5,000, the Acqua Di Cristallo fountain will probably be on its strategy to a brand new dwelling as it’s scheduled for removing over the past week of February, based on worldwide public sale home Biddergy.com. 8 Information Now has reached out to The Venetian for affirmation, however officers haven’t supplied a remark.
Created by Samuel G. Bocchicchio, it is the centerpiece of The Palazzo foyer now. However if you happen to’re fascinated by a dialog piece subsequent to your hearth pit, verify together with your HOA and the Las Vegas Valley Water District for his or her guidelines first. It is in all probability a no-go.
The sculpture is 2 tales tall, elevated on a 14-foot column that comes by a gap within the foyer ground. The sculpture itself is 12 toes tall. The ladies are sculpted in frosted acrylic.
Acqua Di Cristallo on show at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. (Courtesy: Biddergy.com)
Acqua Di Cristallo on show at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. (Courtesy: Biddergy.com)
Acqua Di Cristallo on show at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. (Courtesy: Biddergy.com)
The 14-foot column under Acqua Di Cristallo at The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. (Courtesy: Biddergy.com)
“Awe-striking in its execution, the piece features translucent carven women on the sides and glistening water that casts light around the room,” based on Biddergy’s description.
“The women in the fountain were created from solid acrylic polymer, and it is the first time acrylic polymer is used in a sculpture of this scale,” the outline mentioned.
The public sale firm mentioned it has been contracted to promote the statue/fountain “due to upcoming renovations” on the resort. Biddergy mentioned “pre-auction inspection” is on the resort, on the Strip at 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. The resort’s web site at present reveals a photograph of the sculpture.
For extra on the public sale, which is open to the general public, verify on-line at www.biddergy.com. Seek for Acqua Di Cristallo to search out extra photographs of the sculpture.
“Transport will be high bidder’s responsibility and will have to be coordinated with contractors,” based on Biddergy. “High bid is subject to owner approval.”
