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Important Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Birds Specimen Marble Centre Table
Royal House Antiques
for sale €17,550     $19,050
£15,000
Royal House Antiques

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Important Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Birds Specimen Marble Centre Table

19th century
Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important William IV Circa 1830 fully restored, Flamed Mahogany centre table with stunning Pietra Dura Specimen Marble top depicting birds in the Grand Tour taste

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

A truly sublime centre table, the base has been restored by my French Polisher to include a light wash back and French Polish, the base has a brass flat metal trim around the feet and some detailed accent decorations on top of each Corinthian pillared leg. The top is a Italian Pietra Dura specimen example, it is large with wonderful colours depicting birds in a Grand Tour setting

Condition wise its gallery ready, it has normal patina to the flamed mahogany as you would expect for a nearly 200 year old piece, it has a wonderful rich hew to it and looks museum quality from every angle

Dimensions

Height:- 79.5cm

Width:- 68.5cm

Depth:- 68.5cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Pietra Dura Centre Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1036225
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important William IV Circa 1830 fully restored, Flamed Mahogany centre table with stunning Pietra Dura Specimen Marble top depicting birds in the Grand Tour taste
fig 1. A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts.
fig 1. Important Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Birds Specimen Marble Centre Table

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

A truly sublime centre table, the base has been restored by my French Polisher to include a light wash back and French Polish, the base has a brass flat metal trim around the feet and some detailed accent decorations on top of each Corinthian pillared leg.

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The top is a Italian Pietra Dura specimen example, it is large with wonderful colours depicting birds in a Grand Tour setting.
Royal House Antiques
fig 2. A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts.
fig 2. Important Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Birds Specimen Marble Centre Table

Condition wise its gallery ready, it has normal patina to the flamed mahogany as you would expect for a nearly 200 year old piece, it has a wonderful rich hew to it and looks museum quality from every angle

fig 3. A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts.
fig 3. Important Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Birds Specimen Marble Centre Table

Dimensions

Height:- 79.5cm

Width:- 68.5cm

Depth:- 68.5cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Pietra Dura Centre Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036225
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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Archive I A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts.

Important Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Birds Specimen Marble Centre Table

Archive II A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View II
Archive III A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View III
Archive IV A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View IV
Archive V A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View V
Archive VI A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View VI
Archive VII A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View IX
Archive X A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View X
Archive XI A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XI
Archive XII A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XIII
Archive XIV A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XIV
Archive XV A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XV
Archive XVI A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XVI
Archive XVII A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XVII
Archive XVIII A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts. View XVIII
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West Sussex
RH20 1DF
United Kingdom
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A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts.
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR PIETRA DURA BIRDS SPECIMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE
Ref: SA1036225
A circular mahogany centre table featuring a detailed pietra dura marble top inlaid with birds on a branch, supported by four fluted columns, a lower shelf, and a concave base with brass mounts.
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Pietra dura tables originated in Renaissance Florence and became highly prized by European aristocrats during 18th and 19th-century Grand Tours. Wealthy travellers purchased these decorative hardstone panels in Italy as souvenir art pieces and subsequently had them mounted into fine timber frames upon returning home.

Pietra dura panels utilise highly polished, cut slices of semi-precious stones, marbles, and hardstones such as lapis lazuli, agate, jasper, and porphyry. These stone pieces are meticulously fitted together without visible gaps and set into a marble matrix supported by solid hardwood frames such as mahogany or rosewood.

Authentic period pietra dura displays microscopic variance in the hand-cut stone edges and subtle depth variations across the inlaid surface. Additionally, antique examples feature hand-cut joinery on the timber base and authentic age-related wear to the brass fittings and underside of the marble slab.

Position the piece as a focal point in an entry foyer, drawing room, or bay window to showcase the detailed tabletop design. Pair it with structured contemporary seating or neutral background walls to accentuate the rich tones of the inlaid marble and mahogany.

Clean the stone surface with a soft damp cloth using pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaning solutions that etch polished marble. Protect the mahogany framework by applying a microcrystalline beeswax polish periodically and keep the table away from direct heat sources.
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