Name: 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Free-Forming Copper & Baroque Pearls
Brand: Interi
Rating: 5 (23 reviews)

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Free-Forming Copper & Baroque Pearls

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About the Item

17th century Italian vase with free-forming copper, baroque pearls and shells on a petrified wood base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. 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 original orange and green paint matches perfectly with the copper and verdigris on the copper. The baroque pearls coordinate with the metallic sheen of the copper formation. The copper formation is made up of molten copper made at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit and is poured into a water soaked straw. The straw forms the shape, then burns away, and the copper forms and solidifies in the cool water. It is then mounted onto the fragment piece. 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: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Style:
Rococo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Mother-of-Pearl,Petrified Wood,Shell,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
2022
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: LU5127127803912

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