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18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick Base with Fossil Coral

$1,450
£1,120.38
€1,295.26
CA$2,048.95
A$2,298.04
CHF 1,203.45
MX$27,923.42
NOK 15,281.77
SEK 14,488.19
DKK 9,668.44

About the Item

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base with fossil coral and coordinating shells on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftsmanship, and history of sculptural fragment. The fragment has been mounted and adorned with coral to appear as if it evolved together over time. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she transformed the piece and the period shows that the fragment is originally 18th century. The story and history of this piece 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: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Coral,Giltwood,Gold Leaf,Rock Crystal,Shell,Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian candlestick 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: LU5127140912172

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