Natural Tumor Nodule - Alnus sp. Incredible Wonder of Nature Alder trunk - Height: 110 mm - Width: 48 mm- 62000 g - (1)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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A unique natural sculpture titled Nodulo Tumorale Naturale – Alnus sp. Incredible Wonder of Nature, formed as a tumor nodule on an alder trunk and mounted on a rust‑finished iron base, with a total weight of 62 kg and base measurements of 56 × 56 × 7 cm.
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This specimen is a natural tumor-like nodule formed on the trunk of an alder, a tree typical of wetlands and mountainous areas. The wooden sculpture we see today is the result of a biological process: an abnormal and chaotic growth of the woody tissue, born as a reaction of the tree to environmental traumas, attacks by fungi or parasites, or simple wounds. The wood developed irregularly, creating an interweaving of fibers, knots and multiform grain patterns that give the work a dynamic, three-dimensional appearance. The surface reveals tones ranging from dark brown to honey gold, up to lighter and silvery shades. Placed on a base of iron with a rust finish, the whole gains a strong conceptual value: the contrast between living wood and oxidized metal recalls the themes of pollution, smog and the wounds man inflicts on the Earth. The sculpture thus becomes a meditation on the fragile balance between progress and nature, between environmental scars and the resilience of the plant world. From a botanical point of view, nodules like this (also called galls or burl wood) are highly sought after for the rarity and complexity of their veneers, used for centuries in the production of precious veneers for furniture, pipes, handles and wooden artworks. Their uniqueness is absolute, as each tumor-like growth follows an unpredictable path. Symbolically, this work represents the resilience of nature, capable of turning a wound into a masterpiece. It is at once a testament to the biological history of the tree and a universal metaphor of transformation, of resilience and of the ability to rebirth despite adversity. Species: Alder (Alnus sp.) Trunk dimensions: approx. 48 × 44 × 110 cm Base: iron with rust finish, 56 × 56 × 7 cm Total weight: 62 kg A unique piece, halfway between natural art and contemporary sculpture, capable of dialoguing with those who observe it, revealing each time new forms, faces and hidden landscapes in its grain.
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 specimen is a natural tumor-like nodule formed on the trunk of an alder, a tree typical of wetlands and mountainous areas. The wooden sculpture we see today is the result of a biological process: an abnormal and chaotic growth of the woody tissue, born as a reaction of the tree to environmental traumas, attacks by fungi or parasites, or simple wounds. The wood developed irregularly, creating an interweaving of fibers, knots and multiform grain patterns that give the work a dynamic, three-dimensional appearance. The surface reveals tones ranging from dark brown to honey gold, up to lighter and silvery shades. Placed on a base of iron with a rust finish, the whole gains a strong conceptual value: the contrast between living wood and oxidized metal recalls the themes of pollution, smog and the wounds man inflicts on the Earth. The sculpture thus becomes a meditation on the fragile balance between progress and nature, between environmental scars and the resilience of the plant world. From a botanical point of view, nodules like this (also called galls or burl wood) are highly sought after for the rarity and complexity of their veneers, used for centuries in the production of precious veneers for furniture, pipes, handles and wooden artworks. Their uniqueness is absolute, as each tumor-like growth follows an unpredictable path. Symbolically, this work represents the resilience of nature, capable of turning a wound into a masterpiece. It is at once a testament to the biological history of the tree and a universal metaphor of transformation, of resilience and of the ability to rebirth despite adversity. Species: Alder (Alnus sp.) Trunk dimensions: approx. 48 × 44 × 110 cm Base: iron with rust finish, 56 × 56 × 7 cm Total weight: 62 kg A unique piece, halfway between natural art and contemporary sculpture, capable of dialoguing with those who observe it, revealing each time new forms, faces and hidden landscapes in its grain.
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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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Natural Tumor Nodule - Alnus sp. Incredible Wonder of Nature
Mineral form
Alder trunk
Supplement
Natural Sculpture - Alder Trunk
Weight
62000 g
Country of origin
Italy
Height
110 mm
Width
48 mm
Depth
44 mm
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