A big, natural fire coral with real sculptural presence. Tall, flat blades rise from one end like a fan of fingers, while a long, low arm stretches out the other side, so it reads a little like a wave about to break. The surface is covered in soft knobs and ridges with a fine pinhole texture you can only see up close, plus a few small holes and tiny shells left by sea life. The color is a warm chalk white with soft cream and tan in the deep spots.
It looks great from every angle: stand it upright for height, or lay it low on a console, mantel, or bookshelf. It even works as a natural stand for a small plate (see photo). An estate find, and one of a kind — no two corals grow alike.
Dimensions: 8" H x 15" W x 9" D
Medium: Natural fire coral
Age: Vintage; exact age unknown
Origin: Unknown; tropical reef species
Signature/mark: None
Disclosures: Sold as-is in good vintage condition; a few old breaks have been glued back together: one across the top of the tallest blade and two on the left branch (see close-up photos); natural tan and cream staining in the low spots, small holes and tiny shells from marine life, and a rough, gray, unfinished underside where it was once attached to the reef; plate and bronze-rimmed bowl shown in photos are display props only and are not included
