Details
- Dimensions
- 6.75ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styled After
- Chelsea House Inc
- Emilia Castillo
- Enrique Garcel
- Gucci
- Gumps
- Karl Springer
- Karl Springer LTD
- Los Castillo
- Mario Lopez Torres
- Mottahedeh
- Pepe Mendoza
- R & Y Augousti
- Tiffany and Co.
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Geode
- Lapis Lazuli
- Quartz
- Rose Quartz
- Travertine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
- Description
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Offering a Pair of Parrots made from polished Inlaid Semi-Precious Stones done in the Pietra Dura Technique with "Floating" Brass …
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Offering a Pair of Parrots made from polished Inlaid Semi-Precious Stones done in the Pietra Dura Technique with "Floating" Brass Frame, circa 1960s. This Mid 20th Century smaller sized mosaic is done in the "Pietra Dura" technique (see size and definition below).
The image represents two beautiful parrots perched on a branch made out of inlaid polished semi-precious gemstones in wonderful colors of sky blue, pink, raspberry red, dark green, yellow and black. The background in made of beige travertine. Signed Mosalite in bottom right hand corner in raised brass lettering and also signed with its original vintage Black & Gold label on verso: Mosalite, Mosaic Masterpieces with Natural Stones, Handmade in Brazil. Original Brass chain on verso. Ready for hanging.
EXCELLENT CONDITION. No flaws whatsoever...just perfect! This item was barely used and the new owner will be very happy about the condition of this well preserved vintage item.
A small gorgeous gemstone mosaic artwork that will fit nicely into any decor, but especially suited for the trending Boho Chic decor that loves to incorporate birds, especially parrots into its interior design motifs.
OVERALL SIZE:
9" HIGH
6.75" WIDE
MOSAIC STONE PORTION:
7.25" HIGH
5.25" WIDE
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THIS ITEM WILL BE DOUBLE BOXED TO ENSURE SAFE ARRIVAL
Pietra dura is a highly specialized art form requiring great care, skill and precision. It involves inlaying pieces of polished precious and semi-precious stones into a background marble, thus creating a 'painting in stone'. less
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