Red Verona marble

MARBLE STATUES & SCULPTURES

RED MARBLE FROM VERONA

The rocks in the Verona area have their origins as sediments which accumulated in the sea bed which once covered the whole Italian peninsula. Because of the pressure, sediments which accumulated became more and more compact and the chemical actions of salt in the water caused their cementation.

Red marble from Verona, also known as "Rosso Ammomico", owes its name to the presence of shells in the various layers which were extinct by the end of the Mesozoic era. This gives the red marble of Verona an average age of 160 million years and establishes it at the end of the Jurassic period of the Mesozoic era.

Red marble from Verona is composed of lime- kilns and fine grains with a color variation from red to pink and sometimes yellow to white.

TECHNICAL DATA
Weight: 2,7 t/mc
Breakage point: 800 - 1,800 kg/cm
Resistance to bending: 100 - 150 kg/cm
Coefficients of imbibition: 0,11 - 0,18%
Coeff. linear expansion:
0,005 - 0,01 m/m/mo C

ART. n. VR-16
Mask Ø Cm 20 x 16 x 10
Ø Cm 30 x 24 x 15
Ø Cm 40 x 30 x 25

Marble: Verona Red
Red Verona marble can easily be perforated to allow water to come out.


ART. n. VR-8 Lions Cm 36 x 16 x 22 Marble : Nembro Unique sculptures replicating antique works of art.	ART. n. VR-27 Lion couple Cm 25 x 35 x 14 Cm 50 x 70 x 28 Marble : Red Verona	ART. n. VR-8 Lion Cm 68 x 27 x 42 Marble : Nembro

RED MARBLE FROM VERONA

The territory north of Verona with the Lessini mountains, Valpolicella and lake Garda is one of the most important marble districts in Italy. Precious red marble from Verona is extracted from these hills. The marble is extracted in thick sheets and therefore well suited for architecture and design such as columns, arches, sculptures, vases, fireplaces, fountains and wells etc.

The excavation of the precious material spans over 2000 years of history. Since Roman times caves and laboratories have been active in the hills north of Verona (Valpolicella area) as is evident in the numerous monuments obtained from such marble in the nearby city of Verona. One example is the marble used in the construction of the Roman amphitheater known as the "Arena". Many famous architects have made use of Verona's red marble such as Andrea Palladio, Jacopo Sansovino and Vin- cenzo Scamozzi.


ART. n. VR-3 Wall fountain Cm 158 x 60 x 36 Marble : Red Verona	ART. n. VR-4 Wall fountain Cm 93 x 50 x 30 Marble : Red Verona	ART. n. VR-5 Wall fountain Cm 100 x 65 x 42 Marble : Red Verona

Characteristic wall fountains recall antique designs.


ART. n. VR-23 Tub with base Cm60x80x48 Marble : Nembr	ART. n. VR-7 Statue Cm120x43x48 Ø70 Marble : Nembro	ART. n. VR-26 Wall fountain Cm158x60x36 Marble : Nembro

Can be completed with a mask


ART. n. VR-31 Wall fountain with elaborate bowl Cm 140 x 110 x 40 Marble : Nembro	ART. n. VR-32 Wall fountain artistically sculpted Cm 120 x 62 x 35 Cm 145 x 75 x 42 Marble : Biancone


ART. n. VR-33 Marble fountain with 3 tiers and basin Cm 200 x Ø 210 Marble : Biancone	ART. n. VR-34 Marble fountain Different sizes Marble : Nembro


ART. n. VR-11 Fountain Cm 160 x Ø 130 Marble : Nembro	ART. n. VR-10 Fountain Cm 130 x Ø 160 Marble : Red Verona


ART. n. VR-24 Lion’s head Cm 40 x 35 x 16 Marble : Red Verona	ART. n. VR-6 Mask cm 35 x 25 x 16 Marble : Red Verona Can be adapted to allow water to flow out	ART. n. VR-22 Lion’s head Cm 32 x 20 x 16 Marble : Nembro

Can be adapted to allow water to flow out

The Red marble or “Rosso Ammonitico” is an excellent material and possesses a strong tolerance to cold and can be sculpted and shined easily. The coloring o the red marble is due to the presence of small quantities of iron oxide, limonite and goethite.

ART. n. VR-20 Riace Bust
Cm 85 x 52 x 30 Marble : Carrara

ART. n. VR-21
Base : H Cm 70 Marble : Carrara

ART. n. VR-30
Mask
Ø Cm 50 Thickness cm 14
Marble : Biancone

ART. n. VR-18
Human body
Cm 67 x 50 x 27
Marble : Nembro


ART. n. VR-14 Vase Cm 65 x Ø 70 Marble : Red Verona Marble : artistically sculpted	ART. n. VR-13 Vase Cm 65 x Ø 70 Marble : Biancone Marble : artistically sculpted	ART. n. VR-9 Planter Cm 40 x Ø 60 Marble : Red Verona With important elaborations

Marble Fireplaces and bases
Home Decoration


ART. n. VR-35 Marble Fireplace Cm 110 x 140 x 20 Marble : Breccia	ART. n. VR-36 Marble Fireplace Cm 110 x 140 x 20 Marble : Giallo Reale	ART. n. VR-37 Marble Fireplace Cm 150 x 160 x 40 Marble : Biancone


ART. n. VR-38 Base for console Cm 73 x 31 x 17 Marble : Nembro	ART. n. VR-39 Marble Fireplace Cm 110 x 140 x 20 Marble : Nembro	ART. n. VR-40 Base for table Cm 73 x 60 x 16 Marble : Nembro


ART. n. VR-41 Base for table Cm 73 x 60 x 16 Marble : Giallo reale	ART. n. VR-12 Well with arch Cm 85 x 125 x 125 ART. n. VR-15 Vase Cm 35 x Ø 50 Marble : Red Verona Carefully designed and sculpted

Marble fountains, statues, plaques, planters & fireplaces