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Antique giltwood and scagliola circular table, after Della Valle brothers

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique giltwood and scagliola circular table, after Della Valle brothers
Italian, 19th Century
Height 80cm, diameter 100cm

This wonderful table is designed after the famous Della Valle brothers (Italian, fl. mid-19th Century). The brothers were exceptionally skilled craftsmen who specialised in the production of scagliola (imitation marble) furniture. They were based in Livorno on the Ligurian coast in Italy.

The table features a circular scagliola top which is decorated with a coastal village scene. This depicts a mother and her daughter, and a young woman at a well. This image is contained within an oval medallion which is encircled by a black band, decorated with golden-yellow stylised scrolled foliage. The table top is edged with giltwood which is carved with strapwork.

The circular top is supported on a central turned giltwood column and three giltwood legs carved in the shape of semi-nude satyrs. These supports are set on a giltwood triform base, which is decorated with foliage and strapwork carvings, and set on three feet in the form of Grotesque masks.

Artist/maker: (after) Della Valle Brothers (Italian, flourished 19th Century)

More Information

In the Style of:	Della Valle Brothers
Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Giltwood, scagliola.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	8938
Incollect Reference #:	407827

Dimensions

H.	31.5 in;	Diam.	39.37 in;
H.	80 cm;	Diam.	100 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.