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Pietre Dure of Italian Genre Scene
- Meticulously rendered in polished hardstones and marbles
- This plaque depicts an old peasant woman presenting a gift of two chickens to her priest
- The scene is emblematic of the charming genre scenes favored by Italian pietre dure artisans
- True marble and stone pietre dure works such as this are very rare and highly collectible
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The art of pietre dure developed from the ancient art of opus sectile, where materials were cut and inlaid into walls and floors to form a decorative pattern. The meticulous technique requires that fine marbles and. . .
The art of pietre dure developed from the ancient art of opus sectile, where materials were cut and inlaid into walls and floors to form a decorative pattern. The meticulous technique requires that fine marbles and stones be carefully and artfully inlaid into a stone base. The method was both expensive and time-consuming, requiring not only precious materials but also highly skilled craftsmen. As a result, true marble and stone pietre dure works such as this are very rare and highly collectible.
Late 19th century
Plaque: 9 5/8" high x 12" wide
Frame: 10 3/4" high x 13 1/8" wide
| Period: | 1816-1918 |
| Origin: | Italy |
| Type: | Other Fine Art |
| Depth: | 0.75 in. (1.91 cm) |
| Width: | 13.13 in. (33.34 cm) |
| Height: | 10.75 in. (27.31 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 12.000 in. (30.48 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 9.625 in. (24.45 cm) |
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