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18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray with a Baroque Pearl on an Aragonite Base

About the Item

18th century Italian sunray with baroque pearls mounted on an aragonite crystal base. The 18th century gold leaf sunray originally part of a halo or sunburst motif in an artistic depiction in a historic church. It is mounted onto the white aragonite to emulate a sunray beaming from a cloud. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian sunray is originally 18th century. Together, the elements create a historic and organic contemporary work.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi preserves and transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian sunray has been adorned and mounted with the minerals to create a new sculptural piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127133779442

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