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An ostrich egg from a wunderkammer, with a red painted wooden base, Italy 1900.

$1,306.34
£967.07
€1,100
CA$1,799.83
A$2,005.26
CHF 1,046.84
MX$24,346.56
NOK 13,158.12
SEK 12,437.62
DKK 8,375.59

About the Item

A specimen of Naturalia an ostrich egg (Struthio camelus) mounted on a wooden base painted red. The upper part, mounted on the summit, in the shape of a pinnacle, always of the same wood and color as the base. Italy 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917143626712

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