Italian Stone Fruits Object

Italian Alabaster Fruit Object

Alabaster fruit object from the 1920s-1950s.

Made in Tuscany, Italy (around Volterra)

*Volterra has been known for alabaster carving since ancient times, and in the 19th-20th centuries, production of fruits, sculptures, and interior accessories flourished.

Decorative fruit created through the traditional Italian Tuscan craft of alabaster carving. The delicately carved stone surface is hand-painted to express freshness and vitality. In the first half of the 20th century, these pieces were widely loved as interior decorations for upper-class homes and as tourist souvenirs.

About Volterra Alabaster

Volterra, a historic town in Tuscany, has been a center of alabaster carving since Etruscan times. The tradition continued through the centuries, reaching its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries when artisans created a wide variety of decorative objects, including fruit sculptures, statues, and interior accessories. The fine craftsmanship and delicate hand-painting make these pieces highly collectible.