{"product_id":"set-of-14-early-20th-century-italian-trompe-l-oeil-hand-painted-stone-fruits","title":"Set of 14 Italian Trompe-l’Oeil Hand-Painted Stone Fruits","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis charming set of fourteen Italian trompe-l’oeil fruits, likely dating from the early to mid- 20th century, is hand-carved from stone and individually painted to imitate peaches, figs, pears, apples and other fruits with remarkable realism. Each piece has been carefully shaped and colored, with subtle variations in tone, mottling and surface texture giving the group a wonderfully natural appearance. Their smooth stone surfaces and satisfying weight in the hand add further to the convincing illusion. The group remains in good condition overall, with light wear and small variations consistent with age and hand finishing. Carved and painted stone fruit became particularly popular in Italy from the late 19th century, as the Tuscan marble and alabaster industries expanded and decorative objects were produced for an increasingly international market. Combining skilled craftsmanship with the playful illusion of trompe-l’oeil, they offered a permanent alternative to the abundant displays of fresh fruit traditionally arranged on dining tables and sideboards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDisplayed together in a large bowl on a kitchen island, or incorporated into a dining table setting as part of the decor, the fourteen fruits create a particularly rich and colorful still life. The variety of shapes and softly aged colors gives the group a wonderfully abundant, collected feel. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The 18th-century lebrillo bowl visible in some photos is available for separate purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/18th-century-large-lebrillo-mixing-bowl-w-spanish-motifs?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=fbe5d0c64\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Antique Lebrillo Bowl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e More marble fruit are available for separate purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/set-of-8-early-20th-century-italian-trompe-l-oeil-hand-painted-stone-fruits\" title=\"Trompe l'Oeil fruit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eVarying sizes ranging from 5\" to 2¼\" high x approx. 2¼\" wide \u003cbr\u003eVarying sizes ranging from 13cm to 6cm high x approx. 6cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54668113117522,"sku":"25810","price":1484.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC07179_0c03bda9-9d4a-4016-83da-847e40051e32.jpg?v=1789132599","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/set-of-14-early-20th-century-italian-trompe-l-oeil-hand-painted-stone-fruits","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}