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A pair of red gorgonian branches with silver-plated bases, Italy 1870.

$5,884.06
£4,360.12
€5,000VAT Included
CA$8,191.05
A$8,333.14
CHF 4,788.34
MX$100,206.62
NOK 55,903.04
SEK 56,237.70
DKK 38,125.16

About the Item

A pair of red gorgonian branches from the Wunderkammer in the shape of a fan. The bases are in carved and silvered wood with heraldic crests. Italy, circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917147661632

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