RARE JEWEL: ITALIAN PIETRA DURA PANEL by Richard Blow - Montici

The samples include porphyry, breccia and various other marble examples, framed in slate.

An outstanding pair of large 19th century antique pietra dura panels after the Italian Corbarelli workshops. Each highly decorative panel is exceptionally made, depicting twin handled floral filled vases formed using precise inlays of various marbles and semi-precious stones. These include lapis lazuli, agate, verde antico and Siena, specially chosen for their natural variations in colour and tone. A black background draws attention to the striking vibrancy of the stones with each framed in white marble. The Corbarelli Family Originating from Florence, the Corbarelli were an important 17th and 18th century family...

A pair of very fine, large Italian Pietra Dura marquetry panels Italian, 19th century Measures: Panels: height 64cm, width 53cm, depth 2cm Frames: height 88cm, width 77cm, depth 6cm Comprising black marble panels of oval form, set with semi precious stones, these exceptional panels are inlaid to depict a bouquet of flowers in antique vases...

Selection of Mid-Century Modern Pietra Dura plaques, attributed to Richard Blow for Montici or Ugolini, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. They are: 1) I...

Crafted of fine quality Italian inlaid natural stone such as jasper malachite and agate. Depicts an Italian village landscape scene with different building structures.

Pietra dura inlaid marble plaque Italian, 20th century With incised 3110/220S. Of rectangular form depicting a young boy playing grown up. Mea...