Antieke pietra-dura - Plaquette - Stone

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Original pietra dura plaque in stone, dating to circa 1900 from Florence, Italy, measuring 27 x 33 x 4 cm and in good condition with minor signs of age.

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Very beautiful antique framed pietra dura plaque depicting roses on a branch.

Comes from Florence, Italy and dates from around 1900.

The condition is very good. The equally antique frame shows some light traces.

Dimensions: 27 x 33 x 4 cm.

Pietra dura (Italian for "hard stone") is a refined inlay technique in which polished semi-precious stones are set into marble to form detailed images.

This art form, often described as "painting in stone," was perfected in Florence in the 16th century under the Medici family.

Very beautiful antique framed pietra dura plaque depicting roses on a branch.

Comes from Florence, Italy and dates from around 1900.

The condition is very good. The equally antique frame shows some light traces.

Dimensions: 27 x 33 x 4 cm.

Pietra dura (Italian for "hard stone") is a refined inlay technique in which polished semi-precious stones are set into marble to form detailed images.

This art form, often described as "painting in stone," was perfected in Florence in the 16th century under the Medici family.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Stone
Designer/artist/maker
Antieke pietra-dura
Qualification
Original/official
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
27 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
4 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated period
Circa 1900
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