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Venice Rising Quartz Muscovite Ammonite Sculpture

$2,800
£2,143.84
€2,456.17
CA$3,995.49
A$4,373
CHF 2,273.10
MX$52,630.51
NOK 28,576.52
SEK 26,805.66
DKK 18,345.99

About the Item

One-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen sculpture, entitled "Venice Rising," created from an 18th-century Italian patinated parcel-giltwood candlestick and embellished with quartz, muscovite, and Madagascar opalescent ammonites. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet. During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curiosity were developed for the essential expressions of human ingenuity and virtuosity. Through the transformation of raw materials, such as nautilus shell, into masterful works of art, a dialogue between art and nature could be initiated. These objects seem to have no other purpose than to be admired. Usually quite small, they were meant to be picked up and inspected closely. Objects were studied deeply like books, sparking discussions between scholars, intellectuals, and Cabinet visitors. Visit our other 1STDIBS storefront Moxie Interiors to shop a vast array of exceptional home furnishings!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 2020
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This is a unique sculpture made from natural mineral specimens and antique objects. As such, the condition of this item reflects the age and wear of its individual parts.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Moxie Interiors SKU: CS-23451stDibs: LU10648247043822

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