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18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Calcite Crystal Cluster on Bobeche

Name: 18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Calcite Crystal Cluster on Bobeche
Brand: Interi
Price: 788.47 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (23 reviews)

$950

£734.04

€848.62

CA$1,342.42

A$1,505.61

CHF 788.47

MX$18,294.65

NOK 10,012.19

SEK 9,492.26

DKK 6,334.50

About the Item

18th century Italian fragment with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix mounted on a Italian glass bobeche base. The fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. This piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftmanship, and history of sculptural fragment. 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 18th century. The calcite mounted on top comes from Elmwood Mine in Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite. It is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). The mineral includes the matrix that the calcite crystals naturally grew out of. The story and history of this sculptural fragment and Interi's collection of Florence fragments, in particular, are very interesting. 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: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Style:

Rococo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Rock Crystal,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

18th 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: LU5127130522242

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