Vintage Carved Stone Alabaster Grapes with Natural Wood Driftwood Stem

This decorative mid-century style sculpture depicts a large bunch of grapes fashioned from carved and polished stone, likely alabaster or marble. The piece features approximately 15-20 individual spherical beads, each meticulously hand-carved to represent a grape. The stones exhibit a rich variegated color palette ranging from pale sage and cream to deep olive green, with natural dark veining and inclusions characteristic of genuine stone. The grapes are high-glosspolished, reflecting light to create a realistic, lustrous appearance. They are securely attached to a central structural wire framework that is hidden within the cluster. This framework terminates in a genuine, gnarled piece of natural wood, possibly grapevine or driftwood, which serves as the handle or stem. The wood has a rugged, dark brown texture that provides an organic contrast to the smooth, cool stone. In terms of condition, the piece shows minor surface wear consistent with age, including faint scuffs on the polished stone surfaces and a slight patina on the wood. There are no visible major cracks or missing 'grapes.' Such pieces were highly popular in Mediterranean and Hollywood Regency decor during the 1960s and 1970s, often imported from Italy or Mexico. The craftsmanship is evident in the weight of the stone and the secure mounting of each individual sphere.