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Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragments with Gold Flower Reliefs & Golden Barite

$3,850per set
£2,875.77per set
€3,333.99per set
CA$5,345.63per set
A$5,991.76per set
CHF 3,119.73per set
MX$73,161.97per set
NOK 39,609.29per set
SEK 37,546.05per set
DKK 24,875.19per set
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Pair of 18th century Italian fragments with a gold flower relief decorated with natural forming baroque pearls to emulate the flower on a matrix of barite and double terminated calcite crystals. This particular form of barite comes from Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota. Its locality is well known for producing unusual and rare specimens of golden barite crystals on an attractively contrasting matrix of a charcoal-gray color. Specimens of golden barite from South Dakota are much sought after by collectors and are represented in most major museums as well as many private collections. This particular specimen usually features multiple lustrous, transparent, golden-amber colored barite crystals and golden calcite crystals. Barite is also featured in the American Mineral Treasures, pg. 248. The pair is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she transformed the pieces and the period shows that the Italian fragments are originally 18th century. The pair of Italian fragments have been transformed with the elements to create a sculptural work of old and new, creating a pair that appears to have evolved together over time. Interpreting the past to create pieces entirely original, evolving in their own right.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2020
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The pair of Italian fragments have been adorned with golden barite and baroque pearls to create new sculptural pieces. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127123918052

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