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Giacomo Raffaelli — A circular table top
Giacomo Raffaelli

A circular table top

1830

This circular tabletop showcases an extraordinary mosaic of polished marble and semi precious stones arranged in an organic, seemingly random composition. Hundreds of irregular polygonal and rounded fragments in warm earth tones, jewel like blues and greens, deep blacks, and translucent ambers create a densely patterned surface that reads as both geological and decorative. The stones are precisely cut and fitted together with minimal grout, their natural veining and color variations visible in crisp detail. The work exemplifies 19th century Roman hardstone craftsmanship, where precious and commonplace materials are unified into a harmonious whole through masterful lapidary technique.

Medium
Various marbles and semi-precious stones
Dimensions
Location
David Zwirner 69th Street, New York, NY

Notes

From the exhibition 'Set in Stone' at David Zwirner 69th Street, NYC, May 12 to June 26, 2026, in collaboration with Galerie Kugel, Paris. Tombstone date: Rome, c. 1830.

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Giacomo Raffaelli, A circular table top, 1830

This circular tabletop showcases an extraordinary mosaic of polished marble and semi precious stones arranged in an organic, seemingly random composition. Hundreds of irregular polygonal and rounded fragments in warm earth tones, jewel like blues and greens, deep blacks, and translucent ambers create a densely patterned surface that reads as both geological and decorative. The stones are precisely cut and fitted together with minimal grout, their natural veining and color variations visible in crisp detail. The work exemplifies 19th century Roman hardstone craftsmanship, where precious and commonplace materials are unified into a harmonious whole through masterful lapidary technique.

Medium
Various marbles and semi-precious stones
Dimensions
120.65 x 120.65 cm
Year
1830
Seen at
Adler Beatty, New York, NY

Related themes

Roman, Pietra Dura, Semi Precious Stones, Marble, Museum Quality, Luxury Object, Geological, 19th Century, Mosaic, Hardstone Mosaic, Tabletop, Abstract Geometry, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Antique, Polychromatic, Circular Form, Italian, Stone Work, Naturalistic Pattern

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