Italian Pietra Dura Floral Plaque Antique

Italian Pietra Dura Floral Plaque AntiqueItem: Italian Pietra Dura Floral Plaque Additional Description Elegant rectangular pietra dura plaque featuring a finely inlaid floral spray composed of various hardstones set into a polished black stone ground. The composition depicts an open blossom with accompanying buds and leaves, rendered in soft shades of white, blush pink, and green. The contrast between the dark background and luminous stone inlay creates a refined and timeless decorative

which is typical for vanity accessories of this period

Pair of birds (lovebirds or doves) perches symmetrically on either side - a classic amour et fidelite (love and fidelity) motif

Unlike smaller personal boxes

and dramatic lighting

but executed with modern materials and finishing techniques

The eight-pointed star radiating from the center is traditionally associated with the Star of Bethlehem (guiding light of Christ) or the Virgin Mary (Stella Maris)

The floral swags and playful putto motif are strongly associated with Rococo and Louis XVI Revival decorative arts

The underside bears the mark for W

are joined by a shaped stretcher with a central carved element

Petite Ormolu and Glass Jardiniere or Vide Poche (Meant for a dressing table or desk

often produced in Parisian workshops catering to the growing bourgeois and aristocratic markets of the Second Empire

Handpainted on ivroine