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Antique Pietra Dura - Two Flowers On a Branch - Beautiful Workmanship, late 19th Century

$1,500 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Pietra Dura - Two Flowers On a Branch - Beautiful Workmanship, late 19th Century

Antiques:Pietra Dura:19th Century:Flowers
This lovely piece has had no losses to the inlaid stones themselves, but the background has some light scratches. The colors are lovely. All the details of the branch and leaves are meticulously done. Except the light scratches, this piece is in Excellent Condition. The frame, which is recent, is in Excellent Condition. The plaque itself measures 5 and 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches tall. Framed it is 7 and 1/2 inches wide by 5 and 3/4 inches tall. Some information about Pietra Dura: Pietre dure ...
A Perfect Pietra Dura Butterfly!

$350 USDA Perfect Pietra Dura Butterfly!

Antiques:Pietra Dura:Butterfly:Paperweight
The artist who selected the stones was masterful; not only in the marvelous colors, but the graining of the stones. He was absolutely faithful to detail in depicting the butterfly that has a camouflage on its wings to fool predators into thinking they are the eyes of a larger animal. Isn't the wisdom of nature incredible! This is a high quality rendering. A small treasure whose modest price enables someone with taste for the finer things to be able to afford a truly wonderful piece. In a lovely ...
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Paperweight, Lily Of The Valley -c 1900

$450 USDAntique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Paperweight, Lily Of The Valley -c 1900

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This delicate depiction of a Lily Of The Valley really appealed to me. it is quite charming and very attractive; really, quite a lovely piece. All of the stones used for the leaves and flowers are intact, but there are a number of flea bites on the edges of the marble. The marble appears to be a bit dull in places, but perhaps it could be polished. All told, I would call the actual depiction in Very Good Condition, and the background (marble) in Fair Condition. (Pictures are part of the ...
Superb Unique 19th Century Pietra Dura Panelled Gilt Inkstand

$3,800 USDSuperb Unique 19th Century Pietra Dura Panelled Gilt Inkstand

Antiques:Pietra Dura:Inkstand
This fine and very unusual 19th Century desk inkstand is in superb condition throughout. It has a stunning crisp gilt finish, intricately chased with floral designs. It is mounted with wonderful pietra dura plaques. Each plaque has either a floral or bird design. There are seven around the outside and one large one on the central lidded pot. The brass inkwell is a later addition, and beautifully made. The Pietra Dura Plaques are all in exceptional condition and free of cracks or flaws. Overall ...
SOLD Pietra Dura - Italian - Wonderful Rendition Of Woman Holding A Jug Of Wine, With Another

SOLDSOLD Pietra Dura - Italian - Wonderful Rendition Of Woman Holding A Jug Of Wine, With Another Jug On Floor - c 1900

Antiques:Pietra Dura:Woman With Jugs Of Wine:Pietra Dure
How hard it is to photograph pietra dura. The pictures really do not do this piece justice. The details are simply wonderful. The lady holding the jug, the other jug on the floor, really a lovely piece. It is nicely and appropriately framed and in Very Good Condition. The plaque measures about 4" x 6". Framed, it measures overall 7" x 9". Pietre dure (or Parchin kari, in south Asia) is an art-historical term for the technique of using small, exquisitely cut and fitted, highly-polished colored ...
 
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