
Description
From my personal collection of over 100 alabaster grapes from Italy. Popularly brought back to the USA from trips abroad as decorative souvenirs, I acquired mine at Roundtop, Brimfield, Scott's Antique markets, estate sales and flea markets the world over.
They look spectacular amassed in an unused fireplace, filling a giant clamshell or large bowl, equally appealing solo on a shelf, mantle or atop a coffee table or book stack.
This particular cluster has about 25 "grapes" attached to a real grapevine stem, some loss of its beige colored lacquer exposing the alabaster underneath. The alabaster orbs graduate from smaller at the tip to larger at stem. These are each about .75" to 1.5" diameter. Alabaster portion alone is 6.5" long and stem is another 3" showing, overall: 9.5" x 4.5" x 4"
The original label is still attached as shown. A few "grapes" have gray marble veins showing through lacquer.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Signs of use commensurate with age. Some loss of lacquer.
Dimensions:
Height: 4 in.
Width: 9.5 in.
Depth: 4.5 in.
Category: Home Accents
Origin: Italy
Materials & Techniques: Alabaster, Lacquer, Steel, Wood
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $47.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No international shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Woodland Hills, CA
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They look spectacular amassed in an unused fireplace, filling a giant clamshell or large bowl, equally appealing solo on a shelf, mantle or atop a coffee table or book stack.
This particular cluster has about 25 "grapes" attached to a real grapevine stem, some loss of its beige colored lacquer exposing the alabaster underneath. The alabaster orbs graduate from smaller at the tip to larger at stem. These are each about .75" to 1.5" diameter. Alabaster portion alone is 6.5" long and stem is another 3" showing, overall: 9.5" x 4.5" x 4"
The original label is still attached as shown. A few "grapes" have gray marble veins showing through lacquer.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Signs of use commensurate with age. Some loss of lacquer.
Dimensions:
Height: 4 in.
Width: 9.5 in.
Depth: 4.5 in.
Category: Home Accents
Origin: Italy
Materials & Techniques: Alabaster, Lacquer, Steel, Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Signs of use commensurate with age. Some loss of lacquer.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Vintage Italian Alabaster Grapes, 1940s
Estimate $180-$550
Starting Price
$180
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Estate Elegance
Feb 16, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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