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18th Century Italian Architectural Pediment and Barnacled Chesapecten Shells

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18th century Italian architectural pediment decorated with chesapecten jeffersonius shells with barnacles and crystal quartz points. The 18th century architectural pediment originally came from Florence. There are traces of gold leaf still on the pediment, establishing the fact that it was once part of an important palazzo. It is an architectural element found particularly in Classical, neoclassical and Baroque architecture. The chesapecten shells are said to be 5 million-years-old. Together they create a unique and historically significant wall decoration - interpreting the past to create a piece entirely original, evolving in its own right.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Quartz,Rock Crystal,Shell,Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian architectural pediment has been joined together with the chesapecten shells and crystal quartz to create a new decorative piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127143066052

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