Pietra Dura Marble and Vitreous Material Opus Sectile Plaque
Depicting a malachite parrot in his cage. Purchased from M.D. Fine Arts Ltd., 1991. Provenance: From the Palestrina (near Rome) Estate of Princess Henriette Barberini. It has been said that it was excavated and restored in the 19th century. Comes with custom storage box.
- Period
- c.1750
- Origin
- Italy
- Dimensions
- 17" h x 18 3/4" w x 1 1/2" d
- 43.2cm h x 47.6cm w x 3.8cm d
- Item #
- LB114