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Sergio Bustamante (Born 1949) Mexican, Papier Mache Toucan on Perch. Vibrant, hand-painted ceramic toucan sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, perched on a brass-toned metal swing and featuring the artist's signature intricate patterns and whimsical expression. Signed on belly. Size: 16 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 8 in. Sergio Bustamante (1949– ) is a celebrated Mexican artist known for his whimsical, surreal sculptures and decorative objects that blend folk art influences with imaginative design. Born in Culiacán, Bustamante originally studied architecture before turning to art, developing a distinctive style featuring elongated figures, fantastical animals, and symbolic elements often crafted in papier-mâché, bronze, and wood. His work is widely collected and displayed internationally, with galleries across Mexico and beyond, and is recognized for its playful yet sophisticated exploration of form, culture, and storytelling.