A pair of Italian gilt-bronze framed pietre dure relief oval panels, Florence, late 19th century
A pair of Italian gilt-bronze framed pietre dure relief oval panels, Florence,
late 19th century
each with a bird perched on flowering and fruiting branches in variegated hardstones including lapis lazuli, agate, malachite and marbles, set on a black marble ground
with frame: 55 x 37cm.; 1ft. 9⅝x 1ft. 2½in.
each panel: 52 x 34cm.; 1ft. 8½in. x 1ft. 1⅜in.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition. Generally with minor old marks, scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use. Some losses to hardstones as visible in the catalogue images. Some of these losses to flowers, stems and leaves have been replaced. The gilt-bronze with minor tarnishing. One of the panels slightly loose in its frame and would benefit from tightening. Each with a chain to the back for hanging.
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A pair of Italian gilt-bronze framed pietre dure relief oval panels, Florence,
late 19th century
each with a bird perched on flowering and fruiting branches in variegated hardstones including lapis lazuli, agate, malachite and marbles, set on a black marble ground
with frame: 55 x 37cm.; 1ft. 9⅝x 1ft. 2½in.
each panel: 52 x 34cm.; 1ft. 8½in. x 1ft. 1⅜in.
Condition Report:
In overall good condition. Generally with minor old marks, scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use. Some losses to hardstones as visible in the catalogue images. Some of these losses to flowers, stems and leaves have been replaced. The gilt-bronze with minor tarnishing. One of the panels slightly loose in its frame and would benefit from tightening. Each with a chain to the back for hanging.