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17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Wulfenite on a Fishtail Selenite Base

$1,650
£1,274.91
€1,473.92
CA$2,331.57
A$2,615.01
CHF 1,369.44
MX$31,774.92
NOK 17,389.60
SEK 16,486.56
DKK 11,002.02

About the Item

17th century Italian fragment with wulfenite on a fishtail selenite 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 fragment artifact is mounted onto the fishtail selenite and adorned with wulfenite crystals. 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 in (17.78 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rock Crystal,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: LU5127127728882

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