Ensemble of 8 natural crystals mounted on turned pedestals - 19th century.
Elegant Wunderkammer composition with minerals and natural curiosities, Southern Italy.
Eight small naturalistic specimens mounted on turned pedestals in ebonized and natural wood.
The composition includes pink aragonite crystals, a natural shell, a sprig of white coral, and a fossil shell, according to the encyclopedic taste typical of cabinets of curiosities and scientific collections from the Grand Tour.
Objects of this type were made as educated souvenirs for aristocratic travelers and scholars, combining scientific interest and decorative taste, they were conceived as naturalistic microcosms, combining educational, aesthetic and symbolic value, intended for studies, libraries and aristocratic collections.
The orderly arrangement on individual supports highlights an educated and high-quality decorative production.
PLEASE NOTE: the gold-colored wooden base is not for sale.
Condition: good, with antique patina and slight signs of aging consistent with the period.
Provenance: private collection.
A piece of great charm, ideal for collectors of Wunderkammer, antique naturalistic art or as a decorative element of strong historical character.
Measurements: the heights vary from cm. 3 to cm. 6.
Object accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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