Coral Coral - Corallium rubrum

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 250 - € 280
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€150
FR
€102
FR
€97

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An original 19th-century Sardinian red coral specimen (Corallium rubrum) on an antique wooden base, associated with Wunderkammer displays, measuring 26 cm high and 6 cm wide and weighing 222.5 g.

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Copper piece of red coral from Sardinia, dating to the 1800s, mounted on an antique wooden base; CITRONE'. Height 26 cm and width 6 cm; weight 222.5 g. It was used as a trinket or decorative object in the famous Wunderkammer cabinets.

Copper piece of red coral from Sardinia, dating to the 1800s, mounted on an antique wooden base; CITRONE'. Height 26 cm and width 6 cm; weight 222.5 g. It was used as a trinket or decorative object in the famous Wunderkammer cabinets.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Specimen
Coral
Scientific name
Corallium rubrum
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Year
1800
Weight
222.5 g
Authenticity
Original/official
ItalyVerified
72
Objects sold
Private

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