Rectangular top in white-veined black marble and scagliola, - Lot 72

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Rectangular top in white-veined black marble and scagliola, - Lot 72
Rectangular top in white-veined black marble and scagliola, set in a chased and gilded bronze molding. It features a hunting scene with horsemen, Chinese characters, animals and pine trees. Northern Italy. Late 18th century. H_99.5 cm L_49.5 cm. Scagliola is a technique based on selenite (gypsum), animal glue and natural pigments that imitates hard stone marquetry. This art of imitation (arte povere) was already in use throughout antiquity, and reappeared around 1500, reaching its apogee in the early 18th century. Expert : Stéphane Pépe
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