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17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Himalayan Diamonds

$4,000
£3,041.82
€3,508.60
CA$5,603.27
A$6,271.16
CHF 3,274.53
MX$76,508.57
NOK 41,565.82
SEK 39,443.40
DKK 26,200.54
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About the Item

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with herkimer diamonds and mounted on an antique gold base. This was original from a historical Italian church and would have been a part of a depiction of Mary. The crown is made of hand-carved wood with a centered pediment detail of a cross surrounded by carved gold foliage. Coordinating natural herkimer diamonds ornament the crown with similar gold hues. Herkimer "diamonds" are found as doubly-terminated crystals, characterized by outstanding clarity and luster. The fragment has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she transformed the piece and the period shows that the fragment artifact is originally 17th century. The piece has been preserved and transformed with the herkimer diamonds to create a figurative, organic, and historical sculptural piece.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian gilded artifact has been joined together with the Himalayan diamonds to create a new sculptural piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127145299712

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