[Rarebooks] FS: Scarce 1853 Work on Pietre Dure, with Two Colored Plates-

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Zobi, Antonio. "Notizie Storiche sull'origine e progressi dei Lavori di
Commesso in Pietre Dure che si eseguiscono nell'i e R. Stabilmento di
Firenze"

Firenze; 1853. Second edition.

The first edition was published in 1841 and apparently lacked the 2 color
plates - Sinkankas lists the first edition but was unable to locate a copy
of it. Of this edition Sinkankas notes-

"In this scarce work Zobi gives a detailed history of the development of
the art of gemstone inlay, or pietre dure work, and of the Florentine
school and its master craftsmen who helped to create the preeminent
position of the school and its products... The text identifies and
comments on early Florentine masters of such work and also those who cut
and engraved rock crystal, after which Zobi examines the true origin of
such stone work and its continuing improvement. Numerous citations from
art historians and others appear throughout the text and in footnotes. ...
Both (color) plates are carefully handpainted and outlined in gold paint
borders... Following the text is a list of the stones adopted for use in
the factory... Next is a roll of masterworkers, designers, and directors
of the Florentine factory, listed from 1574 to 1824".

The two colored plates are spectacular- one illustrates a round table top
with marbleized edges and a bouquet in the middle, the other a garlanded
plaque with a silver cup, wheat sheaves, grapes and grape leaves, etc., as
well as a smaller floral frieze. A wonderful, scarce book.

Hardcover. 7.5”x10”, 6"x9.5", 352 pages, 2 colored plates; a large-paper
copy of this scarce work, whose normal size is 6”x9.5”, in which format
the two plates are folded to fit within the covers (they are not folded
here). Bound in the original tan boards. Covers a bit soiled and worn,
some rubbing, paper covering splitting along the hinges, but the hinges
are tight. Contents clean and fresh; one plate detached but present, and a
little worn along the outer edge. [30890] $2,000.00



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