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A Large French Mid Century Clear Rock Crystal Centerpiece
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A Large French Mid Century Clear Rock Crystal Centerpiece. This large French centerpiece was produced in the mid 1900s and is carved entirely from clear rock crystal. It was likely made for a private commission or a high-end design house specializing in neoclassical or modernist decorative arts.
The centerpiece is composed of a broad, shallow bowl with a smooth, rounded rim and a raised dome at the center of the interior basin. The bowl is supported by a flared socle that transitions into a stepped square plinth base, all executed in the same stone. The surface of the rock crystal displays natural veining and golden rutile inclusions, which run throughout the form. The entire piece is highly polished, with no applied decoration or mounts, relying solely on the geometry of the structure and the translucency of the material.
Rock crystal carving during the mid 20th century in France often focused on large-scale forms with minimal embellishment, emphasizing the inherent qualities of the stone. The stepped plinth and tapered foot reference neoclassical architectural motifs, while the precision of the overall form aligns with modernist tendencies of the period. Lapidary techniques used to produce such pieces required skilled stone turning and hand polishing, particularly when working with large, clear crystal blocks.
France, Circa: 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU919544430992
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