A pair of fan-shaped black gorgonian branches, mounted on white ceramic bases, Italy, late 19th century.
Italy circa 1890.
4300 EURO
A pair of black gorgonian branches (Iciligorgia Schrammi, Duchassaing 1870), naturally purple-black in color, fan-shaped and from a Wunderkammer collection. Originating from Indo-Pacific coral reefs, their reticulated structure has a rough, sometimes transparent, gauze-like surface. The vase-shaped bases are made of white ceramic with gilded parts and brass trim and finishes. Italy, late 19th century.
28,75” – 73 CM H 22” – 56 CM L 5,25“ – 13 CM D
REF: M6265
