Stem cup - Fossil Marble - Neoclassical Sculpture

Grand neoclassical sculpted marble in fossilized Lumachella snail-shell stone – 36 cm – 70s/80s Magnificent and imposing ornamental cup inspired by neoclassical design, made in fossiliferous limestone, commercially known as Lumachella marble, dating from the 1970s–1980s. An extraordinary decorative artefact, characterized by a sculptural finish of great impact and by a spectacular concentration of marine fossils dating back millions of years, perfectly embedded in the natural stone structure. The composition features a wide circular basin with a strongly protruding rim, an elegantly contoured body and a refined turned pedestal with a circular base. The balanced proportions and solid structure evoke the grand ornamental cups of classical antiquity, in a neoclassical taste reinterpreted in mid-20th-century decorative design. Of particular value is the extraordinary richness of the material: the entire surface reveals countless fossil sections of ancient marine organisms, with spiral shells, shell structures and suggestive natural inclusions emerging from the grey, beige and sand tones of the stone. The polishing beautifully enhances these geological testimonies, creating a visually striking ensemble. The cup also stands out for its considerable size and substantial weight of about 6.5 kg, a testament to the massiveness of the stone. A true decorative sculpture, ideal as a prestigious centerpiece, a display cup on a console, or as a leading element in classical, neoclassical, contemporary, and Grand Tour-inspired interiors. A sought-after object for connoisseurs of ornamental stones, vintage design, and paleontological testimonies, capable of marrying architectural elegance, natural history and strong aesthetic personality. This large sculpted cup represents a refined decorative element for classical and neoclassical furnishings, prestigious Mediterranean homes, historic villas and Grand Tour-inspired residences. Particularly evocative as a monumental centerpiece or displayed on a console, where the richness of the fossiliferous stone and the elegance of the forms can be fully appreciated. Era: 1970s–1980s. Style: Neoclassical. Material: fossiliferous Lumachella marble, polished fossiliferous limestone. Dimensions: diameter 36 cm, height 18 cm, base diameter 16 cm. Weight: about 6.5 kg. Vintage condition with signs of wear, small imperfections and localized defects, as detailed in the photographs, which form an integral part of the description. Shipping with professional, careful packaging, performed according to the handling and protection procedures for works of art, thanks to our specialist Art Logistics certification.

Estimate:$224.04

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