Capitoline Doves

of concentric malachite and marble bands inlaid with micromosaic depictions of Capitoline Doves and

Doves, being housed from 1765 at the Capitoline Museums. A small oval micro-mosaic of the same

part of the 'Capitoline Doves' which were found in a Roman floor mosaic built in the 2nd Century and

Garden of Adin. This exact composition of four plumose pigeons is called "Doves of Pliny" or "Capitoline

the Capitoline Doves, or Doves of Pliny, draw their inspiration from a Roman floor mosaic discovered

subject of Pliny's Doves, also known as the Capitoline Doves dates prior to Christ. It goes back to

, now in the Capitoline Museums, which depicts a group of doves on a round bowl. As described by Pliny

" also called the Capitoline Doves. This large micro-mosaic, in fine condition and not missing any of

the Capitoline Doves). The subject is a famous mosaic by the 2nd Century BC artist Sosus of Pergamon

19th century Italian micromosaic panel depicting the Doves of Pliny, also known as the Capitoline

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

Superb quality antique micro-mosaic Grand Tour Souvenir of a visit to Rome. set with seven panels, vignettes of Roman views in a shaped slate tablet. and in original frame. Part of a...

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School display cabinet or vitrine. Design by Napoleon Le Grand for 't Modelhuis N. Legrand Amsterdam. Solid macassar ebony base with two ori...

The sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4th Earl of Mornington, and niece to the Duke of Wellington and two-time Prime Minister of England. This...

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

Circa 1950. We offer this Stunning Wall Mosaic designed by Genaro Alvarez and handmade by striking mosaics. Signed by "Genaro" and stamped with the original made in México. Genaro A...

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...

Period: Late 19th century. Provenance: France. Dimensions: 4.8 x 4 cm. Weight: 23.9 g. A French oval medallion set with a micromosaic that represents a basket of various flowers w...

19th Century Italian micro mosaic grand tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny. Rome - Circa 1870. Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset with a micro-mosaic depicting Pliny's Do...

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...

A highly attractive and rare floral Grand Tour micromosaic jewelry or trinket box made by Cesare Roccheggiani in Rome, Italy, c. 1875. This is a beautifully detailed micro-mosaic b...