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Sculptural 18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Rare Stalagmite

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18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" vase with a rare application of coordinating stalagmite on a polished petrified wood base. It originally was found a saved from the Florence flood of 1966. There is still the original paint and silt left on the pieces to uphold the integrity, craftsmanship, and history of the sculptural fragment. The color of the natural specimens coordinate effortlessly with the fragment's original features and color. 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 fragment artifact is originally 18th century. The exhibition of the Florence Fragment Collection will premiere on October 12th with the Museo de’ Medici and will close November 10th. The Museo de' Medici or “the Medici Museum” is located in the monumental Rotonda Brunelleschi which was designed in 1432 and built by Filippo Brunelleschi, a famous Italian architect who also built the Florence dome. He is also considered a founding father of Renaissance architecture. The Museo de’ Medici is devoted to preserving the history of the Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia installations. “I am honored to present this collection with the Museo de’ Medici with the city where the pieces found their origin and precious history,” says Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and founder of Interi. “This collection is to honor the history of Florence and to show the beauty and resilience the city holds. It is the birthplace of the renaissance and this collection pays tribute to the rebirth after the flood.”  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 flood, to the Italian store house, collected by the Interi studio, shown in the museum, and now can be purchased for the modern home or gallery.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Petrified Wood,Rock Crystal,Wood,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 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: LU5127141911822

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