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THE METAMORPHOSIS OF DAPHNE
细节
TRAPANI, SICILY, 17TH CENTURY
THE METAMORPHOSIS OF DAPHNE
Coral figure; with gilt-copper mounts; on a later square wood base
In the renaissance coral was thought to have prophylactic powers including the ability to resolve certain health problems as well as detect the presence of poison in foods. The Sicilian town of Trapani in particular developed an industry producing works of art from both worked and natural coral. From the 16th century through to the 18th century this industry flourished and developed stylistically. The present lot depicts Daphne transforming in to a laurel tree to escape the clutches of the god Apollo.
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high, overall
THE METAMORPHOSIS OF DAPHNE
Coral figure; with gilt-copper mounts; on a later square wood base
In the renaissance coral was thought to have prophylactic powers including the ability to resolve certain health problems as well as detect the presence of poison in foods. The Sicilian town of Trapani in particular developed an industry producing works of art from both worked and natural coral. From the 16th century through to the 18th century this industry flourished and developed stylistically. The present lot depicts Daphne transforming in to a laurel tree to escape the clutches of the god Apollo.
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high, overall
荣誉呈献
Donald Johnston