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Northern Cardinal Panel
Jacky Cavallari

Northern Cardinal Panel

77,00 €

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The northern cardinal defies the green of the forest. It is living fire among branches and leaves. In this smoked eucalyptus panel, its intensely red plumage is rendered in marquetry from nineteen layers of natural and dyed woods.

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Handmade byJacky Cavallari
Dimensions

Length > 20 cm
Width > 12 cm

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Shipping time: About 4 weeks

We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil. You have 30 days to return the piece free of charge. Payment is secure and encrypted.

Panel in 19 woods

Northern Cardinal Panel

The northern cardinal in marquetry, red on smoked eucalyptus.

Story of the piece

Northern Cardinal Panel

Wood reveals what time cannot erase.

It sings loud, clear. To remind us that life pulses on. And even when it stops, motionless, the northern cardinal makes us feel that every sound, every one of its colours, is an invitation to pay attention. To the memory of those we love.

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 precision time does not rush.

For this smoked eucalyptus panel, the artisan chose nineteen natural woods, such as oak root, light guava wood, tacula and red-dyed tulipwood, and with them composed the northern cardinal.

 

In numbers

The piece in facts.

Palette19woods

Oak burr, light guava wood, tacula and red-dyed tulipwood, among others.

Length20cm

12 cm wide.

See the piece

See every detail.

The panel standing
The panel lying flat
Overview

The panel standing

Standing upright, the panel shows the composition on smoked eucalyptus.

  1. 1
    The crestThe raised head of the cardinal.
  2. 2
    The plumageVivid red, composed in dyed woods.
  3. 3
    The branchA perch in light wood tones.
  4. 4
    Background in smoked eucalyptusThe base wood that frames the motif.
Perspective

The panel lying flat

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

  1. 1
    The crestThe raised head of the cardinal.
  2. 2
    The plumageVivid red, composed in dyed woods.
  3. 3
    The branchA perch in light wood tones.
  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?

Smoked eucalyptus frame with the Northern Cardinal in marquetry by Jacky Cavallari, École Boulle master. Nineteen natural woods.

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 those we love close.

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Northern Cardinal Panel

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