Malachite Lot of various items - Height: 4 cm - Width: 15 cm- 2017 g - (2)

Stunning thematic set "Mineral Green" composed of two highly decorative living-room pieces from the modernist period (1960-1970) 1) A large Brutalist-style ashtray with rough outer edges, designed by Italian sculptor Romano Bianchi (Volterra). Made from solid emerald-green-tinted alabaster, perfectly mimicking the swirls of malachite. It bears its original golden label intact: "RB - Genuine Alabaster - Hand Carved - Made in Italy". Width: approx. 15 cm. Weight: 1110 g. Base smoothly polished. 2) A magnificent free-form bowl / trinket dish sculpted from a block of genuine natural malachite. The top face is superbly polished, revealing the mineral’s characteristic concentric eyes and rings, very graphic. The underside and the upper sides have been left in their raw, rugged sedimentary state, providing a striking contrast. Width: approx. 13 cm. Weight: 907 g. •Total weight of the lot: 2017 grams (see photos on the scale). •Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with no major chips or cracks affecting the structure. The bases and polished surfaces are flawless. Perfect for Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern decor. Fast and secure shipping

Estimate:£144.2

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