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17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystals & Chalcedony

Name: 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystals & Chalcedony
Brand: Interi
Price: 2442.24 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (23 reviews)

About the Item

17th Century Italian church vase decorated with fossil agate coral, red phantom quartz crystals, and chalcedony rosettes on polished agate base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. Fossil agate coral is mounted on top of the artifact. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. It is adorned with coordinating red phantom crystals and chalcedony rosettes that resemble the color and texture of the piece. The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 17th century. The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments, in particular, are very interesting. These fragments have been used for artists and designers alike to copy for the distressed aesthetic, but here is an original. While many fragments are distressed due to age, these Florence fragments in particular stand apart. They symbolize a history that has been carried through the streets of Italy, to an Italian palazzo where they were collected, to the Interi studio, to now the modern home or gallery.

Creator:

Interi (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)

Style:

Rococo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Agate,Coral,Quartz,Rock Crystal,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

2021

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian artifact has been joined together with the natural elements to create a new sculptural piece. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Dublin, IE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5127128325672

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