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Neoclassical 19th century Italian scagliola table surface

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Neoclassical 19th century Italian scagliola table surface
Italy, 19th Century
Diameter: 50.5cm, depth 1cm

Comprising a decorative outer band with leaves and acorns in a wreath around a central space with a singular figure, this excellent circular table top was crafted in Italy in the nineteenth century from scagliola, a type of plaster decoration that was often used in this period to imitate other media and art forms, especially precious stones. In this piece it imitates Classical vase painting, in particular red-figure painting done against a white ground, a common technique in 5th century Attica. A single female figure glides across the central space, elegant and weightless, and she is encased in this rich outer band, creating a pleasing contrast between the figurative interior and the ornamental exterior.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Scagliola.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	13498b
Incollect Reference #:	581941

Dimensions

D.	0.39 in;	Diam.	19.88 in;
D.	1 cm;	Diam.	50.5 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.