Description: Rare Antique Italian Micromosaic 19th C FLORAL Marble PIETRA DURA & Gold Gilt Metal Centerpiece BASKET w/ Handle ***Pietra Dura is a mosaic of semi-precious stones set into a floral pattern of black marble or onyx, also known as a hardstone mosaic. Seven (7) Framed Medallions:Six (6) Oval Framed Pietra Dura Medallions / Plaques& One (1) Center Circular Framed Medallion Each Oval Medallion or Plaque Measures 2 1/4" Long X 1 1/2" WideLarge Center Plaque Measures 3" Wide Gold Gilt Metal Basket: Measures 8 1/2 Inches Wide From Medallion to MedallionMeasures 9 Inches Wide From Gold Gilt Ball to Gold Gilt BallMeasures 1 1/2 Inches Tall Handle Stands Up Independently or Lays Flat Made in Italy Age: Original Antique. Late 19th Century. Approximately 140 years Old. Condition: Good Antique Condition. No Chips or Cracks to Stones. One Oval Medallion has an Oval Glass Added to the Back for Reinforcement in the Frame. Some Normal Age Related Darkening to Areas on Gold Gilt Metal. Pietra Dura: Pietra Dura is a type of mosaic art that involves inlaying colored stones into a hard surface, usually marble, to create images. The term pietra dura translates to "hard stone" in Italian. The art form originated in Ancient Rome, where it was used to decorate floors and walls. It became popular in Florence during the Renaissance, and by the 1700s, it was in demand across Europe.Here are some characteristics of pietra dura: MaterialsThe stones used in pietra dura are typically hard and durable, falling between 6th and 10th on the Mohs scale of hardness. Common stones used include quartzes, chalcedonies, agates, jaspers, granites, porphyries, and petrified woods.TechniqueThe stones are cut into precise shapes, fitted together, and glued to a substrate. The undersides of the stones are grooved so they interlock like a jigsaw puzzle.UsesPietra dura is often used to create tabletops and small wall panels. The resulting mosaics can be completely flat, or they can be in low relief, which is more like hardstone carving.DifficultyPietra dura is a highly specialized art form that requires great skill and precision. A single mosaic can require thousands of stones. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Remer, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-12-02T19:07:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Handmade: Yes
