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18th Century Italian Sunray on a Blue Celestite Sphere with Blue Coral

$1,850
£1,423.14
€1,651.86
CA$2,608.94
A$2,922.45
CHF 1,534.98
MX$35,536.10
NOK 19,437.84
SEK 18,451.73
DKK 12,328.51

About the Item

18th century Italian gold leaf sunray mounted on a blue celestite sphere and wrapped in perfectly coordinating blue preserved coral. The 18th century gold leaf sunray was once a part of a halo motif connected to a crucifix or an artistic depiction of a sunburst in a historic Italian church. The piece has been combined with the celestite sphere and blue coral to create a contemporary, sculptural work of organic and historic significance.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian sunray artifact has been joined together with the blue crystal and coral to create a new sculptural piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127143481392

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