This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftmanship, and history of sculptural fragment.
The Rococo vase has been preserved and transformed with the natural specimens – it sits on top of the piece and where the neck of the vase was broken off, it is replaced with barnacles to look as though it evolved together over time.
The story and history of this piece and Interi’s collection of Florence fragments, in particular, are very interesting. 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 streets of Italy, to an Italian palazzo where they were collected, to the Interi studio, to now the modern home or gallery.
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Creator:Interi(Artist)
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Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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Style:Rococo(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Petrified WoodShellWoodHand-CarvedHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Italy
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Period:18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:2022
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Condition:DistressedAdditions 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.
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Seller Location:Dublin, IE
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Reference Number:Seller: LU5127129557432
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