Centrepiece - Alabaster - Bunch of grapes
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Description from the seller
Title: Large Sculpted Grape Cluster in Alabaster and Grape Wood - 1970s Vintage - 40x20 cm
Description:
Up for auction is a magnificent and imposing vintage decorative piece: a large grape cluster made entirely of precious smooth alabaster, mounted on an authentic natural dried vine stem.
The work stands out for its scenographic dimensions (40 cm long by 20 cm wide) and for the incredible color rendering of the "berries". Each alabaster sphere presents natural shading ranging from amber yellow to orange-red, typical of artisanally worked stone, which gives a realism and a unique gloss under light.
Main features:
• Material: solid alabaster and natural vine wood.
• Dimensions: 40 x 20 cm.
• Weight: substantial and solid (about 2-3 kg, characteristic of natural stone).
• Period: Circa 1960-1970.
• Craft: Italian artistic craftsmanship (Volterra area).
Conditions:
The item is pristine, in impeccable condition. It shows no chips, cracks, or signs of wear on the stone spheres. The wood is perfectly preserved and structurally solid. A display piece ready to enrich elegant interiors or vintage design collections.
Shipping and Packaging:
Given the delicacy of the alabaster and the fragility of the natural dried vine stem, the item will be shipped with professional packaging and reinforcement. It will be protected by multiple layers of bubble wrap and placed in a rigid box with cushioning material to guarantee integrity during transport.
• Shipping: Tracked and insured.
• Delivery times: Fast, via express courier.
Title: Large Sculpted Grape Cluster in Alabaster and Grape Wood - 1970s Vintage - 40x20 cm
Description:
Up for auction is a magnificent and imposing vintage decorative piece: a large grape cluster made entirely of precious smooth alabaster, mounted on an authentic natural dried vine stem.
The work stands out for its scenographic dimensions (40 cm long by 20 cm wide) and for the incredible color rendering of the "berries". Each alabaster sphere presents natural shading ranging from amber yellow to orange-red, typical of artisanally worked stone, which gives a realism and a unique gloss under light.
Main features:
• Material: solid alabaster and natural vine wood.
• Dimensions: 40 x 20 cm.
• Weight: substantial and solid (about 2-3 kg, characteristic of natural stone).
• Period: Circa 1960-1970.
• Craft: Italian artistic craftsmanship (Volterra area).
Conditions:
The item is pristine, in impeccable condition. It shows no chips, cracks, or signs of wear on the stone spheres. The wood is perfectly preserved and structurally solid. A display piece ready to enrich elegant interiors or vintage design collections.
Shipping and Packaging:
Given the delicacy of the alabaster and the fragility of the natural dried vine stem, the item will be shipped with professional packaging and reinforcement. It will be protected by multiple layers of bubble wrap and placed in a rigid box with cushioning material to guarantee integrity during transport.
• Shipping: Tracked and insured.
• Delivery times: Fast, via express courier.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.5 kg
Title additional information
Bunch of grapes
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Alabaster
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Multicolour, Orange, Red, Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
40 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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