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Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay by Annamaria Giusti (Book)

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The art of decorative stone work - known as Pietre Dure, or polychrome hardstone inlay resurfaced in Rome in the sixteenth century with the flowering of the Italian Renaissance. Tabletops and pieces of furniture were covered in stones, inlaid into delicate floral patterns on panels, The Medici family founded a prestigious workshop in Florence which flourished for three hundred years. This book with 264 pages, over 220 lavish photographs captures the beauty and craftmanship of this ancient technique.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2006
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899613994862

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