Lot 117
  • 117

An Italian papier mâché trompe l'oeil panel, now mounted as a table top, probably Pisa second half 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • scagliola
  • 135cm. x 26cm.; 4ft.4¼in., 85in.
within a walnut frame depicting the life and work of celebrated Genoese including Paganini, Antonio Canova, Christopher Columbus and various poems by Gian Carlo di Negro, together with  playing cards and the coat-of-arms of Marquis de Giancarlo di Negro (1769-1857); the table base now lacking

Provenance

Probably the Marquis de Giancarlo di Negro (1769-1857)

Condition

Some hairline construction cracks as visible from photograph, which are hardly noticeable. Superb detail to painted decoration. In overall good condition.
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