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Rare decorative fruit basket made of wax. Italy, first half of the 19th century.

$2,964.49
£2,209.63
€2,500
CA$4,068.12
A$4,555.21
CHF 2,376.68
MX$55,501.90
NOK 30,158.39
SEK 28,672.60
DKK 19,034.07
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About the Item

A composition depicting a vase-shaped wicker basket with a decorative fruit triumph made of wax. The elegant wicker basket contains an arrangement of colored wax fruit. The branches and leaves are made of wire, paper and colored fabric. Among the fruit, we recognize strawberries, lemons, mandarin, bergamot, pear, gooseberries, bunch of grapes and plums. The extreme capacity for realistic creation is particularly evident in the technical and artistic ability. Everything is contained in a glass bell that rests on a round base in ebonized fruitwood. Naples, Italy, first half of the 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917140821452

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