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17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' and Stalactite Sculpture by Interi

$1,950
£1,477.85
€1,770.72
CA$2,778.84
A$2,853.43
CHF 1,623.25
MX$37,476.72
NOK 18,447.70
SEK 19,416
DKK 13,234.20

About the Item

17th century Italian church vase with a coordinating stalactite and un-sulfured natural citrine crystals. Stalactite is a mineral deposit that forms over millions of years. Found in the natural monument of the Grotta di San Giovanni in Sardinia, (seen in listing photos) this mineral stretches over the ceiling of the 850-meter long cavern and now coordinate effortlessly with the natural textures of the fragment. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftsmanship, and history of sculptural fragment. The stalactite has been mounted and adorned to appear as if it evolved together over time. This piece is part of The Fragment Collection which previously exhibited with the Museo de’ Medici (see pictures). 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 have presented 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.” The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she transformed the piece and the period shows that the fragment is originally 17th century. 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: 19 in (48.26 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Rock Crystal,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    21st 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:
    Columbia, SC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127151329622

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