G. Ugolini; Italy, c. 1950.

G. UGOLONI; Italy, c. 1950.
"Birds."
Hard stone mosaic.
Presents label on the back.
It has faults in the frame.
Measurements: 19,5 x 13 cm; 30 x 23,5 cm (frame).
The technique known as hard stone work is a type of inlay that uses colored marbles and hard stones and was born in Florence. Thanks to the efforts of Piero de Medici and Lorenzo the Magnificent to revitalize and update a mosaic technique, called opus sectile used in ancient Rome. In the 17th century France was the first court to show a clear interest in the hard stone technique, establishing centers among which the Gobelins factory stood out. In Italy, the Royal workshop of Naples stood out, which took over from Florence when the Medici disappeared.