An Italian scagliola armorial table top, attributed to Giovanni Massa (1660-1741), early 18th century
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September 25, 05:46 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
centred by a medallion with a gentleman surrounded by scrolls of flowers between a gentleman playing a guitarre and a lady, the frame with medallions with animals and the corners centred by coat of arms
80.5cm x 160.4cm; 31 3/4in. x 63in.
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This scagliola tabletop shares several features with works by Giovanni Massa (Carpi, 1660–1741), published by Graziano Manni ( 1997, figs. 188–224; pp. 176-199).
In particular, it closely resembles Massa’s perspectival squared floors with columns set on pedestals, executed with a virtuoso imitation of veined marbles.
Massa’s earliest documented works date to 1689, while his most important paliotti in scagliola are in the Duomo of Carpi and in the churches of Modena, Guastalla, and Novellara. He is also recorded as having produced table tops, signed and dated, though these have since been lost.
RELATED LITERATURE
Graziano Manni, I Maestri della Scagliola, Modena figs. 188-224; pp. 176-199.
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