Rare 'paliotto' In Scagliola, Italy, XVIII ° Century, Sign '' Solari '

Facade, ' (SCAGLIOLA) ', in faux marble on a black background with polychrome decorations. In the central panel, the Immaculate Virgin is represented with a red dress covered with a green mantle. With his right hand he supports the Child who puts her foot down. upright on the rock with the crescent at the base, trampling the dragon placed at their feet. The scene is surrounded by a splendid light-colored 'rock' leaf motif, enriched in turn with polychrome floral motifs of a great decorative effect. The rectangular outer frame is decorated with geometric patterns of "tile" simulating polychrome marble inlays, with a great scenic effect. In the frame at the bottom, on the base, the signature can be read: 'Solari Fece '…… .. Probably Francesco ?, a well-known family of Scagliola artists active in northern Italy in the 18th century The object is in good condition,' Tel Quel ', natural,' in patina '. Alone the exterior of the work shows erosions and falls of material.