Exclusive marble sculpture - turtles with obelisks - precious alpine green and red Michelangelo. - Height: 76.5 cm - Width: 37.5 cm- 70.8 kg
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 8,300 - € 9,200
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A pair of exclusive marble sculptures titled Turtles with Obelisks, in Alpine Green and Red Michelangelo marble, with red marble bases supported by green marble turtles connected by gold spheres, standing 76.5 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, 23 cm deep and weighing 70.8 kg, Origin Italia.
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This eclectic pair of obelisks represents a tribute to art and wonder, perfectly embodying the spirit of Renaissance Wunderkammer. Crafted in fine marble, they combine craftsmanship, symbolism, and high-quality materials to create a unique piece rich in meaning.
The bases of the red marble obelisks are supported by turtles carved in green marble, with extraordinary realism and attention to detail. Each turtle is decorated with intricate geometric engravings reminiscent of archaic motifs, adding a touch of exoticism and mystery. The shell is further adorned with a decorative drapery in beige marble, sculpted to imitate fabric edged with finely detailed fringes.
Golden metallic spheres connect the bases to the structures of the obelisks, adding a refined chromatic contrast and a sense of opulence typical of collection objects from Wunderkammer.
These obelisks boast monumental proportions, ideal for display in rich and scenographic environments. Height, width, and weight are designed to convey grandeur without compromising the harmony of the design.
Authentic works of art designed to evoke wonder and amazement, just like the objects kept in the Wunderkammer of the past. Turtles, symbols of stability and longevity, represent the foundations of a world of mystery and knowledge, while obelisks, with their slender shape and veined marble, symbolize the human desire to rise toward the divine.
A unique piece for collectors and art enthusiasts.
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 eclectic pair of obelisks represents a tribute to art and wonder, perfectly embodying the spirit of Renaissance Wunderkammer. Crafted in fine marble, they combine craftsmanship, symbolism, and high-quality materials to create a unique piece rich in meaning.
The bases of the red marble obelisks are supported by turtles carved in green marble, with extraordinary realism and attention to detail. Each turtle is decorated with intricate geometric engravings reminiscent of archaic motifs, adding a touch of exoticism and mystery. The shell is further adorned with a decorative drapery in beige marble, sculpted to imitate fabric edged with finely detailed fringes.
Golden metallic spheres connect the bases to the structures of the obelisks, adding a refined chromatic contrast and a sense of opulence typical of collection objects from Wunderkammer.
These obelisks boast monumental proportions, ideal for display in rich and scenographic environments. Height, width, and weight are designed to convey grandeur without compromising the harmony of the design.
Authentic works of art designed to evoke wonder and amazement, just like the objects kept in the Wunderkammer of the past. Turtles, symbols of stability and longevity, represent the foundations of a world of mystery and knowledge, while obelisks, with their slender shape and veined marble, symbolize the human desire to rise toward the divine.
A unique piece for collectors and art enthusiasts.
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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Exclusive marble sculpture - turtles with obelisks - precious alpine green and red Michelangelo.
Weight
70.8 kg
Country of Origin
Italy
Height
76.5 cm
Width
37.5 cm
Depth
23 cm
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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.
