A RECTANGULAR PIETRA DURA TABLE TOP

Description:

modern
149 x 91 cm
After a design by Jacopo Ligozzi from the 17th century. Inlaid with very intricate and fine Pietra Dura marqueterie of lapis lazuli, amethyst, sienna, chalcedony, jasper and other marbles and hardstones showing plants, flowers, birds and insects. Minor wear.
The design of this piece is similar to the 17th century masterpiece tabletop by Jacopo Ligozzi presently stored at Musée National D'histoire Naturelle. Lit. Stephane Castelluccio, "Les Meubles de pierres dures de Louis XIV ET L'Atelier Des Gobelins"