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18th Century Italian Gilded Bird with Calcite Crystal in a Sphalerite Matrix

$3,600
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£2,717.91
£3,630.6725% Off
€3,181.12
€4,239.3025% Off
CA$5,115.60
CA$6,835.9525% Off
A$5,203.05
A$6,935.8825% Off
CHF 2,975.19
CHF 3,962.2125% Off
MX$62,935.18
MX$83,976.1925% Off
NOK 34,859.34
NOK 46,548.4325% Off
SEK 34,850.96
SEK 46,486.7925% Off
DKK 23,780.68
DKK 31,690.4925% Off

About the Item

18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded bird on a cut phantom calcite crystal base. The missing wing of the bird has been replicated with a rare coordinating calcite crystal cluster in a matrix of sphalerite. This fragment artifact is originally from a historical church in Italy. While the eagle is often a symbol of spiritual insight, protection, and divine strength, it is also the traditional symbol of Saint John the Evangelist. The calcite crystal cluster with sphalerite is from Elmwood Mine in Tennessee. It is an example of the world’s finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (featured in American Mineral Treasures, pg. 337). The Italian hand-carved bird and crystals are joined together creating an organic and historical yet contemporary, sculptural piece.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian gilded artifact has been joined together with the Calcite crystal to create a new sculptural piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Columbia, SC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127145313282

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