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A pair of black see fan branches, Italy, late 19th century.

$3,593.42
£2,687.93
€3,000
CA$4,951.56
A$5,442.97
CHF 2,857.54
MX$64,720.87
NOK 36,697.25
SEK 33,427.23
DKK 22,863.11

About the Item

A pair of Black see fan (Iciligorgia Schrammi, Duchassaing 1870), natural purple-black branches from a Wunderkammer collection. Originating from Indo-Pacific coral reefs, their reticulated structure has a rough, sometimes transparent, gauze-like surface. The parallelepiped-shaped bases are made of walnut with a burl veneer. Italy, late 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917147661512

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