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Send to a friendRecycled Auto Parts Sculpture Metal Art Mexico, "Rustic Car Mechanic"
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Delivery EstimateSpark plugs are recycled into an expressive sculpture by Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez. He portrays a mechanic at work on the front part of a V.W. Beetle, which he crafts from a car's ball bearings, chain and rocker arm. Metal nails and sheets serve to complete this whimsical sculpture.
Ramírez prefers not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
- 0.73 kgs
- 1.6 lbs
- 12 cm H x 12.5 cm W x 12.5 cm D
- 4.7" H x 4.9" W x 4.9" D
- Recycled metal
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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- Free Gift Wrap? No
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Briana
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10/01/2017
"Love it!"
I bought this for my stepdad who restores cars. He loves it! Great quality and unique!
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- This was a gift for: Father
- Occasion: birthday
Heather
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05/23/2017
"It was the perfect gift"
Got this for my fiancee who teaches automotive in high school. He loves it and said it was perfect. He has 5 years til retirement, so I can get him a different one each year for graduation.
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- This was a gift for: Boyfriend
- Occasion: graduation
Rebekah
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01/10/2017
"Men can appreciate artistry."
This was a gift and everyone who saw this piece was amazed at the artistry. Absolutely Beautiful.
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Patty
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12/16/2016
"Perfect!"
The gift wrapping, product and customer service was all Perfect. Couldn't ask for a more pleasant gift shopping experience online. Thank you !
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- This was a gift for: Brother
- Occasion: Christmas
mcb
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06/16/2016
"Perfect gift for car guy"
impressed with cleverness
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- This was a gift for: Brother-in-law
- Occasion: birthday
Michael
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06/16/2016
"This is very special to my son."
The work done on this item was outstanding.
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- This was a gift for: Son
- Occasion: 'just because'
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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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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- 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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Armando Ramirez has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $3500 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to buy materials and also a machine for soldering his metal art.
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