Set of Three Nautilus Shells in Carved Black-Lacquered Wood on Stands, Modern Work
Set of three nautilus shells in carved black-lacquered wood, of decreasing sizes, depicted in a spiral with prominent ribs.
Each piece rests on a black-lacquered parallelepiped stand.
Modern work.
Dimensions : Width 31.5 cm × Depth 16.5 cm × Height 32 cm.
DETAILS DU PRODUIT
| Condition | Très bon état |
|---|---|
| Period | XXe siècle |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Dimensions (cm) | Largeur 31,5 cm × Profondeur 16,5 cm × Hauteur 32 cm |
| Dimensions (in) | Largeur 12,4 in × Profondeur 6,5 in × Hauteur 12,6 in |
| Style | Moderne |
| Matériaux | Bois sculpté laqué noir |
DESCRIPTION DU PRODUIT
Each nautilus is carved in wood into a regular spiral with prominent partitioned ribs, evoking the natural geometry of the fossil shell; the satin black lacquer catches the light on the edges and accentuates the modelling. The three pieces, of decreasing sizes, each rest on a black-lacquered parallelepiped stand that raises them into cabinet sculptures.
This modern work belongs to the taste for natural-history objects reinterpreted as decorative sculpture, between cabinet of curiosities and contemporary minimalism: the repetition of the motif in three formats creates an almost graphic rhythm.
Condition report: Very good condition. Black lacquer even and deep, with no visible loss. A sculptural set to arrange in a row on a console, a library or a fireplace for an organic and refined note.
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