Exclusive marble sculpture - turtles with obelisks - precious alpine green and red Michelangelo. - Height: 76.5 cm - Width: 37.5 cm- 70.8 kg
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Selected by Antonio Rapisarda
Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.
Estimate € 8,300 - € 9,200
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Description from the seller
This eclectic pair of obelisks represents a tribute to art and wonder, perfectly embodying the spirit of Renaissance Wunderkammer. Made of fine marble, they combine craftsmanship, symbolism, and high-quality materials to create a unique piece full of meaning.
The bases of the red marble obelisks are supported by turtles carved in green marble, with extraordinary realism and attention to detail. Each turtle is decorated with intricate geometric engravings that evoke archaic motifs, adding a touch of exoticism and mystery. The shell is further adorned with a decorative drape in beige marble, sculpted to imitate a fabric edged with finely detailed fringes.
Golden metal spheres connect the bases to the structures of the obelisks, adding a refined chromatic contrast and a sense of opulence typical of Wunderkammer collectibles.
These obelisks boast monumental proportions, ideal for displaying in rich and scenographic settings. Height, width, and weight are designed to confer grandeur without compromising the harmony of the design.
Authentic works of art meant to evoke wonder and awe, much like the objects kept in the Wunderkammer of the past. Turtles, symbols of stability and longevity, represent the foundations of a world of mystery and knowledge, while obelisks, with their slender shape and veined marble, symbolize the human desire to elevate oneself towards the divine.
A unique piece for collectors and art enthusiasts.
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 eclectic pair of obelisks represents a tribute to art and wonder, perfectly embodying the spirit of Renaissance Wunderkammer. Made of fine marble, they combine craftsmanship, symbolism, and high-quality materials to create a unique piece full of meaning.
The bases of the red marble obelisks are supported by turtles carved in green marble, with extraordinary realism and attention to detail. Each turtle is decorated with intricate geometric engravings that evoke archaic motifs, adding a touch of exoticism and mystery. The shell is further adorned with a decorative drape in beige marble, sculpted to imitate a fabric edged with finely detailed fringes.
Golden metal spheres connect the bases to the structures of the obelisks, adding a refined chromatic contrast and a sense of opulence typical of Wunderkammer collectibles.
These obelisks boast monumental proportions, ideal for displaying in rich and scenographic settings. Height, width, and weight are designed to confer grandeur without compromising the harmony of the design.
Authentic works of art meant to evoke wonder and awe, much like the objects kept in the Wunderkammer of the past. Turtles, symbols of stability and longevity, represent the foundations of a world of mystery and knowledge, while obelisks, with their slender shape and veined marble, symbolize the human desire to elevate oneself towards the divine.
A unique piece for collectors and art enthusiasts.
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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Mineral Form
Exclusive marble sculpture - turtles with obelisks - precious alpine green and red Michelangelo.
Weight
70.8 kg
Country of Origin
Italy
Height
76.5 cm
Width
37.5 cm
Depth
23 cm
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