Extremely rare - giant size Syrinx aruanus on wood and brass decorative base. Sea shell - Syrinx Aruanus - 580 x 250 x 235 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Extremely Rare Giant Syrinx Aruanus specimen mounted on a wood and brass decorative base, scientific name Syrinx Aruanus, dimensions 580 × 250 × 235 mm, origin Italy with handmade base from Australia, condition good, year 2024, weight 3843 g.
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This magnificent Syrinx Aruanus, known as the Australian trumpet, is the largest gastropod shell in the world. Characterized by extraordinary proportions and a sculptural design that make it an essential piece for collectors, natural history scholars, and marine decor enthusiasts.
The Syrinx Aruanus is the most impressive shell in existence, with an elegant, spiraling form that is sinuous and slender.
Fades from warm ochre to golden honey, with a smooth and shiny interior revealing a wonderful pearly amber tone.
The surface features delicate details and carved striations from the slow growth process, decades spent in the depths of the sea.
To emphasize its importance and aesthetic refinement, this specimen has been mounted on a solid wood base with brass details, giving it a museum-like appearance perfect for sophisticated environments and Natural History collections.
A unique display piece, mounted on a base, becomes an icon of elegance. Perfect for interior designers, lovers of Wunderkammer, and enthusiasts of natural sciences, this extraordinary Syrinx aruanus represents a symbol of marine power and beauty, ready to transform any space into an ode to nature and timeless elegance.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateThis magnificent Syrinx Aruanus, known as the Australian trumpet, is the largest gastropod shell in the world. Characterized by extraordinary proportions and a sculptural design that make it an essential piece for collectors, natural history scholars, and marine decor enthusiasts.
The Syrinx Aruanus is the most impressive shell in existence, with an elegant, spiraling form that is sinuous and slender.
Fades from warm ochre to golden honey, with a smooth and shiny interior revealing a wonderful pearly amber tone.
The surface features delicate details and carved striations from the slow growth process, decades spent in the depths of the sea.
To emphasize its importance and aesthetic refinement, this specimen has been mounted on a solid wood base with brass details, giving it a museum-like appearance perfect for sophisticated environments and Natural History collections.
A unique display piece, mounted on a base, becomes an icon of elegance. Perfect for interior designers, lovers of Wunderkammer, and enthusiasts of natural sciences, this extraordinary Syrinx aruanus represents a symbol of marine power and beauty, ready to transform any space into an ode to nature and timeless elegance.
Seller's Story
The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements.
Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past".
All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Extremely rare - giant size Syrinx aruanus on wood and brass decorative base.
Scientific name
Syrinx Aruanus - 580 x 250 x 235 mm
Country of origin
Italian Hansmade Base - Australia
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
3843 g
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
