A substantial column in stucco marble, known as "Scagliola," imitating red Griotte and black Italian marble. This Neoclassical-style pedestal, with a Doric capital, features a fluted shaft resting on a hexagonal base and supports a circular black slab with an astragal motif. With its clean lines, this Doric column will complement a variety of interiors and can display a bronze sculpture, a marble statuette, a bisque porcelain piece, or even a porcelain vase. Slab dimensions: Ø 30 cm / Ø 11.81 in
The scagliole, Italian innovation
Scagliola (from the Italian word scaglia, meaning "scale"), also called stucco, was invented after the discovery of a type of gypsum in northern Italy called selenite. Mixed with glue and pigments, the calcined stone becomes a paste that can be used to create works such as hardstone inlay tables (Medici Chapel in Florence) or columns (Chapel of the Duke of Bavaria). The use of highly sophisticated techniques involving directly coloring the paste allows for the creation of a perfect imitation of marble on the surface.
Circa: 1890
Condition report: Good condition. Some minor restorations.
Delivery
Europe: €500
US/Canada/HK: €700
Rest of the world: Price upon request
- Reference :
- 3285
- Width :
- 39 (cm)
- Height :
- 111 (cm)
- Depth :
- 39 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
- Style:
- Neoclassical
- Materials:
- Scagliola
