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Jacky Cavallari

Bee-Eater Panel

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Agile and curious, the bee-eater is a small bird with vividly coloured feathers, here rendered in marquetry from 20 layers of natural and dyed woods, bringing this ash panel to life. A way to make fleeting moments last.

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Handmade byJacky Cavallari
Dimensions

Length > 12 cm
Width > 12 cm

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Shipping time: More than 4 weeks

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Panel in 20 woods

Bee-Eater Panel

The bee-eater in marquetry, in bright plumage, on ash.

Story of the piece

Bee‑Eater Panel

Wood reveals what time cannot erase.

With elegant agility, it flies through open fields and woodlands, displaying its vivid plumage as it precisely chases down insects. This is what nature teaches us, to treasure the small moments that pass quickly, but that we never forget.

Jacky Cavallari trained at the École Boulle and is today one of the few living masters of marquetry - the art that gives wood its colour, texture and life. With a precision that time does not rush.

For this ash panel, the artisan chose twenty woods, such as maple, mahogany, ebony and blue-dyed tulipwood, and with them composed the bee-eater. Layer upon layer, using the same traditional marquetry technique employed in the 18th century.

A panel in which to preserve the memory of good moments.

 

In numbers

The piece in facts.

Palette20woods

Maple, mahogany, ebony and blue-dyed tulipwood, among others.

TechniqueXVIIIcentury

Traditional marquetry, the same technique used in the eighteenth century.

Length12cm

12 cm wide.

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See every detail.

The panel standing
The panel lying flat
Overview

The panel standing

Standing upright, the panel shows the composition on ash.

  1. 1
    The headThe fine beak of a precise insect hunter.
  2. 2
    The bee-eaterBright feathers, with blue-dyed tulipwood in the palette.
  3. 3
    The branchThe perch where the bird pauses.
  4. 4
    Background in ashThe base wood that frames the motif.
Perspective

The panel lying flat

Seen from above, the thickness of the piece comes through.

  1. 1
    The headThe fine beak of a precise insect hunter.
  2. 2
    The bee-eaterBright feathers, with blue-dyed tulipwood in the palette.
  3. 3
    The branchThe perch where the bird pauses.
  4. 4
    The edgeThe base wood, seen from the side.
Jacky Cavallari
MEET THE MAKER

THE MASTER WHO PAINTS WITH WOOD

Jacky Cavallari is the master marqueter and ebonist who uses wood as his colour palette, creating detailed compositions through the hand-fitting of thin wood veneers, blending the rigour of the École Boulle with inspiration drawn from flora and fauna.

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Questions

Everything you need to know.

What is this piece?

Ash frame with the Bee-eater in marquetry by Jacky Cavallari, École Boulle master. Twenty woods, traditional 18th-century technique.

Which region is it from?

It comes from Estremadura, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.

Who makes this piece?

It is made by Jacky Cavallari, in Lisboa, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.

What technique is used?

This piece is made using the Marchetaria technique.

Are all pieces identical?

As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.

Where do you ship?

We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil.

How do returns work?

You have 30 days for a free return.

Is payment secure?

Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.

A panel to keep the memory of good moments.

77,00 € · available to ship

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Bee-Eater Panel

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