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Pair Vintage ItalianVintage Marble “Scagliola” Circular Table Tops attributed to artist Emilio Martelli. They measure 19” wide. The scagliola Martelli …
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Pair Vintage ItalianVintage Marble “Scagliola” Circular Table Tops attributed to artist Emilio Martelli. They measure 19” wide. The scagliola Martelli process uses a mixture of marble dust, crushed shells, and minerals to fill and color on engraved stone surfaces. If Signed it would underneath and impossible to view.This particular design uses objects from the sea in a stylized and charming way. The tops are in very good condition, some irregularities in the galley edging, due to age and usage. ( If there is a paper label, it would be impossible to see and beneath the wooden backing.
HISTORY: Emilio Martelli created tables inFlorence Italy in the early 1950s. His creations used a stone composite technique Marmoridea or Scagliola popularized in the 17th century to replace the very costly craft of inlaying with real marble or other stone. Emilio Martelli was one of handful of 20th Century artists who revived the use of Marmoridea or Scagliola after World War II.
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- Dimensions
- 19ʺW × 19ʺD × 1.5ʺH
- Styles
- Grand Tour
- Table Shape
- Round
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Oyster Gray
- Condition Notes
- Very good, slight scuffing to brass railing/ghallery Very good, slight scuffing to brass railing/ghallery less
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