Stone & Marble Mosaics
Very few artistic mediums are as expressive as that depicted by a handmade mosaic
The earliest known examples of mosaics made of different materials were found at a temple building in Mesopotamia, and are dated to the second half of 3rd millennium BC. They consist of pieces of coloured marbles and stones, shells and ivory. However, mosaic patterns were not used until the times of Sassanid Empire and Roman influence. In the 4th BC the colour range was extended by green and red pebbles.
In the ancient world mosaics were basically used for floors and footpaths. Longevity was an important reason for using mosaics. Tesserae made of marble and limestone were particularly suitable for making mosaics especially due to the vast ranges of colours available.
Although the origin of mosaics is accredited to the Greeks, mosaics were also used in Assyria, Egypt, Persia and other ancient civilisations. Roman mosaics enjoyed a good reputation, many designs are still en vogue today. The Romans sophisticated mosaics for the use onto walls and floors in halls, villas and public houses. After the roman era mosaics were integrated in Christian, Byzantine, Persian and Indian architecture.
De Ferranti has its own mosaic workshop near Venice and is proud to be continually breathing life into what could be soon a lost art.
Simple and eye catching geometric pattern showing crosses floating over a textured cream mosaic bed more..
Dionysus Riding Panther (detail)
This striking panels comprises of small tesserae of rare marble and stone. more..
A replica of a mosaic displayed at The Archaeological Museum of El-Djem more..
Female Dancer Pouring Water (Detail)
Reproduction of mosaic from Rome's province of Africa, Proconsularis, 4th C
Original housed in Sidi Grib, Museum of Carthage.
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Random assembly of mosaic fragments handcut and placed into a symphony of colour more..
Random assembly of mosaic fragments handcut and placed into a symphony of colour more..
Random assembly of mosaic fragments handcut and placed into a symphony of subtle tones on tone more..
Random assembly of mosaic fragments handcut and placed into a symphony of colour more..
Simple and eye catching geometric pattern showing flowers floating over a textured cream mosaic bed more..
Simple and eye catching organic pattern showing Lilies clambering over a textured cream mosaic bed more..
Simple and eye catching design showing crosses floating over a textured cream mosaic bed more..
Beautifully crafted by hand, by artisans who have handed down this craft from father to son more..
Simple and eye catching geometric pattern showing diamonds floating over a textured cream mosaic bed more..
A replica of a mosaic displayed at The Archaeological Museum of El-Djem more..
Simple and eye catching geometric pattern showing medalions floating over a textured cream mosaic bed more..
Piccola Croce Black & White Mosaic
A faithful copy of a mosaic found at Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily more..
Piccola Croce Black & White Mosaic with border
A faithful copy of a mosaic found at Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily more..
Sophisticated mosaic creation with a discerning look and textural tactile feel more..
Sophisticated mosaic creation with a discerning look and textural tactile feel more..
Sophisticated mosaic creation with a discerning look and textural tactile feel more..
Simple and eye catching geometric pattern showing octagons and dots within a textured cream mosaic bed more..
Scaglie - Polychrome Fish Scale Mosaic
A faithful copy of a mosaic found at the Domvs Romana, Malta more..
Scaglie Lunghe - Polychrome Fish Scale Mosaic
A faithful copy of a mosaic from the Baths of Caracalla, Rome more..
Sophisticated abstract mosaic creation with a discerning look and textural tactile feel more..
Veronese Field Mosaic & Sail Border
Two tone random mosaic with re-salvaged rare marble 'fragmenti' more..
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South Park Studios - Suite 10
88 Peterborough Road, London SW6 3HH
United Kingdom
