Scagliola Art Of Fruit Signed "Fiordelsi Pietro"

Description: Marble etched art of fruit signed Fiordelsi Pietro
Etched on back "Firenze 1972"

Pietro Fiordelisi , one of the very few modern Forentine artisans who mastered the ancient art of Scagliola , the inlay decoration of marble tables and other objects with a mixture of marble powder, crystal gypsum and special glues. Scagliola is not pietra dura or mosaic work but takes as much skill and artistry. ABOUT SCAGLIOLA This is a very ancient art, with more than 500 years of tradition.The long manufacturing process of poly-chromatic Scagliola begins with the molding of the original design on the work surface.The design is first drawn on the surface, then following the sketch, the artist cuts out a space a few millimetres deep into which the "Scagliola"mixture is dripped or spread.The mixture is composed of gesso, water, glues and color in pigment or natural clays. The experience allows the Scagliolists to measure or direct the chromatic effects and the type of veining. When the "Scagliola" paste is dry, excess material is polished away, leaving the surface smooth. Then, according to the type of work, embellishments are dry etched into the surface

Condition: Good

Dimensions:

18%

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