Coco de Mer Nut Marble and ornamental distinction

and ornamental distinction

this piece stands as a testament to early 20th-century French sculpture’s enduring charm

seen in the moulded arms and classical details

prized for both their aesthetic and historical value

circa 1950

Coco de Mer Nut Marble and ornamental distinctionThis particular Coco de Mer nut is an exemplary specimen, near perfect in its form. Seychelles, circa 1900 Height: 29 cms (11. 5 ins) Width: 30 cms (11. 7 ins) Depth: 16 cms (6. 3 ins) The Coco de Mer, a rare species of palm native to the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is a natural wonder. Its nut and tree are endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse, where they have become the subject of various legends and lore. Before the