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19th Century Italian Gilded Fragments with Fossil Coral and Shells 'Group of 8'

$5,500per set
£4,177.39per set
€4,826.26per set
CA$7,708.45per set
A$8,627.20per set
CHF 4,502.74per set
MX$105,207.42per set
NOK 57,628.91per set
SEK 54,553.14per set
DKK 36,017.74per set
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Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned with hand-gilded shells with rock coral bases. This exclusive eight-piece collection of sculptural fragments that features the gilded fragments of a 19th century chandelier from an Italian palazzo. The pair of gilded fragments were collected and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The period shows that the Italian fragments are originally 19th century and the date of manufacture shows when she transformed the pieces with the natural specimens. The Italian fragment artifacts, shells, and baroque pearls are joined together to create a group of historical yet contemporary sculptures to grace any space. *Each vary in size with the 9 inches high x 7 inches wide and each being about 8 inches high x 4.5 inches wide.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Coral,Gold Leaf,Shell,Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods, contemporary interpretations, and natural specimens. The pair of fragments have been mounted with the natural specimens to create a group of sculptural objects. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127145919752

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