A rare decorative fruit basket made of wax. Italy, second half of the 19th century.

Italy second half of 19th century.

A rare decorative fruit basket made of wax. The elegant wicker basket contains an arrangement of colored wax fruit. The branches and leaves are made of wire, paper and colored fabric. Among the fruit, we recognize blackberries, pears, gooseberries, lemons, bunches of grapes and plums. The extreme capacity for realistic creation is particularly evident in the technical and artistic ability. Italy, second half of the 19th century.

5” – 13 CM H 10” – 26 CM L 10” – 26 CM D

Codice REF: M5919