Floral Volcanic Stone Opus Sectile Medallion (mod A.56150004), a volcanic stone medallion, combines deep volcanic stone with a refined palette of old-world marbles from Siena, Carrara, Laguna, Connemara and beyond. The dark ground provides dramatic contrast, allowing the delicate floral motifs to appear almost suspended within the surface. An uncommon marriage of materials. Golden blossoms, pale petals and soft green leaves are shaped from carefully selected marbles, each chosen for its natural veining and tonal richness. The volcanic base introduces texture and depth rarely seen in traditional Opus Sectile work, where polished marbles are more typical.

Volcanic Stone Medallion in Detail

Floral Volcanic Stone Opus Sectile Medallion (mod A.56150004) demonstrates the pictorial possibilities of opus sectile, where larger shaped pieces are cut to describe petals, leaves, stems or framing elements. Unlike a conventional tessellated mosaic, the outline of each stone follows the design itself. This allows veining, translucency and colour variation to become part of the image rather than simply background texture.

To compare nearby approaches, review Fretwork Opus Sectile Tableau (mod A.55130006) alongside Floral Scroll Opus Sectile Panel (mod A.55840002). The broader Opus Sectile – Roman-Inspired Stone Marquetry for Walls & Floors brings these pieces together as part of De Ferranti’s pavement archive, useful when developing a floor hierarchy from field material to border, threshold and feature panel.

Layout, Samples and Specification

The recorded applications include flooring, wall applications, bathrooms, kitchens and fireplace surrounds. For the volcanic stone medallion, review the composition as a complete drawing or sample so that the larger shaped pieces align correctly with borders and surrounding surfaces. Where wet, exterior or high-use settings are proposed, the selected stone, backing, finish and fixing method should be assessed for that project before specification.

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