A substantial vintage alabaster grape cluster, attributed to Italy, with softly rounded stone fruit gathered around a richly textured natural wooden stem. Muted shades of peach and smoky grey lend the piece a quiet, painterly quality.
The individual grapes are assembled with wire, creating an organic arrangement with considerable weight and sculptural presence. Surface marks and wear add texture to the softly coloured stone.
A beautiful centrepiece for a dining table or sideboard, recalling the enduring Italian tradition of decorative carved fruit.
43cm long × 20cm wide × 18.5cm high.