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A work of art carved on a Madagascan Cassis shell and the creation of this unique and ethereal lamp.
Processed and engraved in Torre del Greco by a skilled engraver of the time
Total weight 1185 g
Shell only without base 802.70 g
Overall width 14 cm
Total height 26 cm with base
Height of just the shell 18.5 cm
Depth 12 cm
This cameo is inspired by the Le Guêpier work by William-Adolphe Bouguereau from 1892. The artist added details to enrich it and make it even more exclusive.
Signed by the artist
It will be delivered with a gift box and material warranty.

Un opera d'arte incisa su conchiglia Cassis Madagascariensis e la realizzazione di questa lampada unica ed eterea.
Lavorata ed incisa a Torre del Greco da abile incisore del tempo
Peso totale1185gr
Solo conchiglia senza base 802.70gr
Ampiezza totale 14cm
Altezza totale 26cm con base
Altezza solo conchiglia 18.5cm
Profondità 12cm
Questo cammeo è inspirato all'opera Le Guêpier di William-Adolphe Bouguereau del 1892 . L'artista ha aggiunto dei particolari per arricchirlo e renderlo ancora più esclusivo.
Firmato dall'artista
Sarà consegnato con confezione regalo e garanzia del materiale

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Lamp - Cassis madagascariensis

Italy -  - 1990-2000 

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Italian-made shell cameo lamp carved and incised on Cassis Madagascariensis, produced in Torre del Greco, 14 × 26 × 12 cm, weight 1185 g, dating 1990–2000, in new condition and signed by the artist.

Lamp - Cassis madagascariensis

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Italian-made shell cameo lamp carved and incised on Cassis Madagascariensis, produced in Torre del Greco, 14 × 26 × 12 cm, weight 1185 g, dating 1990–2000, in new condition and signed by the artist.

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