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An Italian Baroque scagliola panel possibly by Pietro Antonio Paolini Tuscany, second quarter 18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- height 27 3/4 in.; width 56 in.
- 70.5 cm; 142.5 cm
Condition
With restored losses and cracks/breaks to corners. Scattered restorations to edges. Scattered areas of later paint; most to black areas of surround. Scattered scuffs, scratches and rubbing. In good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The decoration on this table top with the treatment of fruit, flowers, horses and the incoporation of 'engraved' scenes and maritime vignettes would seem to indicate an attribution in favor of Paolini in view of its similarities with other recorded works either signed and dated by him or attributed to him.
There is a paucity of information about this maker although it is known that he was born in Lucca and active in the first half of the 18th century. Nothing is known about his apprenticeship which was probably at one of the monasteries on the outskirts of Florence. His presence is also recorded at Livorno.
Pietro Antonio Paolini was one of the foremost exponents of the art of trompe l'oeil scagliola with pietre dure and mother-of-pearl as well as amber fragments. His work represents the pinnacle of Tuscan scagliola in terms of technique and the process of the pictorial school. His inspiration is most likely to have come from the 17th/early 18th century publications of colored engravings after artists such as Jacob Van Huysum (1687-1740), Peter Casteels (1684-1749) and Jacob Walther (1604-1671).
There is a paucity of information about this maker although it is known that he was born in Lucca and active in the first half of the 18th century. Nothing is known about his apprenticeship which was probably at one of the monasteries on the outskirts of Florence. His presence is also recorded at Livorno.
Pietro Antonio Paolini was one of the foremost exponents of the art of trompe l'oeil scagliola with pietre dure and mother-of-pearl as well as amber fragments. His work represents the pinnacle of Tuscan scagliola in terms of technique and the process of the pictorial school. His inspiration is most likely to have come from the 17th/early 18th century publications of colored engravings after artists such as Jacob Van Huysum (1687-1740), Peter Casteels (1684-1749) and Jacob Walther (1604-1671).