Property from a Georgia Private Collector

Description:

5 Italian Pietra Dura Framed Works, a group of five pietra dura stone tiles, the largest depicting a cut watermelon and knife, the smallest with a frog on a lily pad, both signed 'R. Bresca' and three cityscapes all signed 'B. Lastruco,' all in giltwood frames. Frame size of watermelon: 10 5/8 in. x 12 1/2 in.

Measurements: Height: of watermelon tile 5 1/4 in. x Width: 7 in.

Good condition, some wear to frames, green mat with spots of staining.

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