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18th Century Italian Holy Water Font with Angels Framed with Fossil Coral

$1,250
£956.35
€1,093.73
CA$1,779.89
A$1,927.84
CHF 1,021.07
MX$23,323.93
NOK 12,836.40
SEK 11,966.25
DKK 8,168.50

About the Item

18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on fossil coral.  The Italian holy water front is from a historical Italian church and is made from gesso and marble dust. It is framed with the fossil agate coral which is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The fossil agate coral and Italian angels are put together in a sculptural form - creating a work of art to grace any wall or space.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Agate,Coral,Gesso,Hand-Crafted,Molded,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian angel artifacts have been joined together with the natural elements to create a new sculptural work. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127147810372

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