The top of the table is inlaid with various coloured marbles and semi-precious stones in an elaborate design of strapwork and cartouches, with scrolling foliage, oak-leaves and acorns surrounding a central concave sided octagon of verde antico.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Pietre dure table, 1600
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Marble & pietre dure on wood base
Dimensions
83 x 121 x 121 cm
Grant
30000
Total cost
139000
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