16th Century Oxidized Basalt Column Fragment on Stand Vases typical of the area

typical of the area

a large French collection started in 1960’s

this is an incredibly monumental carving

done by an artist in Dobson’s circle

Provenance: from large Canadian collection of antiquities

16th Century Oxidized Basalt Column Fragment on Stand Vases typical of the areaOriginates from: Southern Italy Era: 16th Century Dimensions: 7 H x 4" W x 4" D Lovely sculptural architectural column fragment, dating from the Italian renaissance, 16th century. Masterfully carved of an oxidized basalt, this fragment exhibits beautiful craftsmanship and sculptural appeal. A stunning example of renaissance craft, mounted to a contemporary tiered wooden base.