Fratelli Mannelli - Sculpture, Travertine ‘Snail’ Sculpture - 14 cm - Travertine - 1970

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Fratelli Mannelli's Travertine ‘Snail’ Sculpture, a mid-century modern beige travertine hand-carved desk sculpture and paperweight from Italy, dated 1970 and part of the Bestiario (Animal Bestiary) edition, measuring 15 cm wide, 14 cm high and 7 cm deep, weighing 5 kg, not signed and in excellent condition.

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It belongs to the famous Bestiario (Animal Bestiary) collection designed and produced by Fratelli Mannelli in Signa (Florence) during the 1970s.

Like many pieces in this series (which included ducks, elephants, and porcupines), it was designed both as a decorative desk sculpture and a functional paperweight or letter holder (portacarte).

Hand-carved from Rapolano travertine marble (travertino di Rapolano), a porous Italian limestone known for its natural beige tone, distinct veins, and organic texture

As a hand-carved stone animal from the 1970s Italian bestiary collection, its stylized snail form beautifully bridges raw earth naturalia (travertino) and human craft, making it an ideal modern addition to a Wunderkammer.


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It belongs to the famous Bestiario (Animal Bestiary) collection designed and produced by Fratelli Mannelli in Signa (Florence) during the 1970s.

Like many pieces in this series (which included ducks, elephants, and porcupines), it was designed both as a decorative desk sculpture and a functional paperweight or letter holder (portacarte).

Hand-carved from Rapolano travertine marble (travertino di Rapolano), a porous Italian limestone known for its natural beige tone, distinct veins, and organic texture

As a hand-carved stone animal from the 1970s Italian bestiary collection, its stylized snail form beautifully bridges raw earth naturalia (travertino) and human craft, making it an ideal modern addition to a Wunderkammer.


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Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Fratelli Mannelli
Marble type
Travertine
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Material
Marble
Title of artwork
Travertine ‘Snail’ Sculpture
Signature
Not signed
Edition
Bestiario collection (Animal Bestiary)
Year
1970
Colour
Beige
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
14 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
5 kg
ItalyVerified
11
Objects sold
1
Object in auction
5
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