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18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation

$3,500
£2,648.96
€3,040.24
CA$4,986.04
A$5,407.48
CHF 2,840.21
MX$65,683
NOK 35,540.78
SEK 33,463.63
DKK 22,707.15

About the Item

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural-forming baroque pearls. The Chesapecten shell cluster was found from the banks of the James River and are usually 3 to 8 million years old. Fossilized marine life makes up parts of the shell cluster's matrix. They go through a meticulous cleaning and sealing process in order to protect and solidify the formations. The 18th century fragment base is originally from Italy and is hand-carved and gilded. The back of the piece is an additional wooden structure that was added to the back of the base later. It signifies the importance of the piece, ensuring the base could stand upright after it had aged over time. The fragment has been collected and transformed 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 artifact is originally 18th century. The Italian gilded artifact is preserved and transformed into a work of historic and organic significance with the rare shell formation - creating a historic and organic sculptural work of art.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood,Mother-of-Pearl,Shell,Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian fragment artifact has been joined together with the natural elements to create an organic, historic, and sculptural work of art. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127146899452

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