Italian Micromosaics

Two wonderful 1800 circa Micro mosaic handmade by craftsmen and assembled with micro mosaic made in onyx depicting the colosseum of Rome. Brooch total weight 27.80 grams circa

A superb masterpiece of the Italian artistic tradition, a picture made with marbles very small tiles that show the Roman forum. This extremely difficult work of art is a classical of...

A Roman Micromosaic depicting saint Peter Square and the city of Rome beyond, with border in black marble and malachite. Possibly Vatican workshop.

Featuring a 19th century italian micromosaic set in an amazing setting of diamonds with garlands of enameled flowers, Signed.

Italian, circa 1860

Antique yellow gold micromosaic earrings by Gioielleria Pennisi, Italy, circa 1840.

Micromosaic plaque depicting the Summer. Dimension 95 x 127 mm, plaque dimension 38 x 45 mm. Item condition grading: **** good.

Micromosaic plaque depicting the Winter. Dimension 125 x 95 mm, plaque dimension 40 x 45 mm. Item condition grading: **** good.

Micromosaic plaque depicting the Spring. Dimension 130 x 95 cm, plaque dimension 38 x 45 mm. Item condition grading: **** good.

Micromosaic plaque depicting a dog with a anchor. Dimension 145 x 117 mm, plaque dimension 44 x 55 mm. Item condition grading: ****good.

Rare and superb masterwork, micromosaic basalt plaque with 5 images of Rome, second half of 19 th c.

This 18K yellow gold cocktail ring features a floral mosaic design in an ornate setting. This piece of fine jewelry is handmade by our artisans in Italy and is one-of-a-kind. The r...

Micromosaic jewelry blossomed in Rome in response to the travelers on the Grand Tour. It is made of minuscule pieces of colored glass called tesserae. This brooch depicts a brightly ...

A 19th century Italian empire mahogany and micromosaic specimen Guéridon, the circular top composed of concentric malachite and marble bands inlaid with micromosaic depictions of Cap...

An 18ct gold micromosaic pendant, made in Italy (most likely Rome).

Micromosaic and diamonds white 18 ct gold ring. Handcrafted in Rome by "Le Sibille", 1990-2000 circa Diamonds: 0.25 ct Size: 7.50 (USA), 56.50 (Europe) Length of micromosaic: 29....

Brooch in black onyx and antique gold, a micro mosaic representing rural landscape. The brooch is from the early 1900s attributable to Venetian Miotti family, who used this technique...

Micromosaics began to be made in Italy during the Renaissance and reached the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century.

The art of micromosaics began as a Byzantine phenomenon which, in 1576, was embraced by the Catholic Church with the formation in Rome of the Vatican Mosaic Studio. Still, it was not...

925 silver bracelet with micromosaic plaques from the early 1900s. Precious micromosaics depicting blue and red pigeons. They were jewellery that travellers in the 1800s bought as pe...

This very popular subject, reproduced many times since the Antiquity in mosaics and micro-mosaics, has its earliest attestation in an image from a Roman floor mosaic discovered in 17...

Fantastic micromosaic representing Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo, the Tiber River and the Basilica of Saint Peter on the back. The micromosaic is in a later wooden frame. Roman sc...

This fantastic micromosaic represents the Colosseum and is surrounded by malachite. Roman school, 1820. Later wood frame.

A rare archeological revival gold and micromosaic necklace by Castellani, the woven gold chain threaded with spherical and spool shaped gold beads, suspending a fringe of lozenge s...

Golden pinchbeck brooch with late 19th century Roman micromosaic depicting St. Peter. The micromosaic was born in Rome in the last quarter of the 1700s, also called the minute mosaic...

Very rare yellow gold and micromosaic demi parure by Gioielleria Pennisi. Composed of a pendant and a pair of earrings, Rome, 19th century. In an original fitted box by Carrington,...

The top in various specimen marbles and semi precious stone with a micro mosaic center all above a patinated bronze and gilt bronze base.

Although the Greeks and Romans had used mosaics for many centuries, it was the Italians who developed the art of micromosaics in the Vatican at the end of the 18th century.

Although the Greeks and Romans had used mosaics for many centuries, it was the Italians who developed the art of micromosaics in the Vatican at the end of the 18th century.

The original canvas, executed by Domenichino between 1611 and 1614, was commissioned by the Congregation of St Jerome Charity in Rome and is now housed in the Vatican Museums. The su...

An ardesia slate paperweight decorated with 5 micromosaic Roman views (San Pietro, Colosseo, Fori imperiali, Pantheon, Tempio di Apollo) Grand Tour souvenir, 1850s.

XIXth century 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a micromosaic and eight natural pearls around it. With spike closure. It represents a roman God, maybe Mars, God of the war. Very fine ...

Micromosaic was born in Rome in the last quarter of the 1700s, also called the minute mosaic; the micromosaic technique originated within the Vatican studio and enchanted foreigners ...

Early 1900s 925 °/°° silver ring with floral rectangular Roman minute micromosaic plaque. Micromosaic was born in Rome in the last quarter of the 1700s, also called the minute mosaic...

Snuff box with micromosaic depicting the Pantheon in Rome. The body is in Spartan basalt (porfido verde) with a gold frame. The front features an extremely refined micromosaic, de...

Gold and briarwood pill box with micromosaic depicting the Domus Aurea temple in Rome. From the Vatican school “Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri”. Provenance Rome, 19th century.

A rare tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting the ruins of Caecilia Metella's tomb outside Rome. Manufactured by the Vatican school Rever...

A beautiful Venetian micromosaic table mirror with Murano glass decoration set in a cherrywood frame made early 20th century.

An unusually large, 19th century, micromosaic view of Rome, by the Vatican Mosaic Studio. 8" x 14” micromosaic in black stone, 16” x 22” overall with painted wood frame. Vatican ...

A green hardstone circular box with detachable cover set with a micromosaic depicting a mother dog nursing a puppy and protecting another puppy with her paw. Silver marked for Ro...

Round pill box in lavic rock with gold ferrule and micromosaic depicting a goldfinch. By Roman mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836).

The art of micromosaics began as a Byzantine phenomenon which, in 1576, was embraced by the Catholic Church with the formation in Rome of the Vatican Mosaic Studio. Still, it was not...

Gold snuff box, with micromosaic depicting Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. By the Vatican "Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri”, Rome, late 18th century.   

From the Vatican school “Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri,” Rome, late 18th century. The fine micromosaic depicts a country festivity, and what appears to be an Italian "tarantella...

18 kt gold bracelet with Roman micromosaic plaques from the second half of the 19th century. Extraordinary collection of 5 round plaques, each on black glass paste chest, the bracele...

Tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting two doves on an olive branch. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836), Rome, late 18th century.

Tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The micromosaic depicts Temple of Vesta in Rome. From the Vatican school “Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri,” late 18th-early 19th century.

Tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting a dog sitting on a dark blue/ green background. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753 - 1836), Rome, late 18th c...

This is a portrait of Bacchus in later life and he is depicted wearing a vine leaf Crown, with a white beard, piercing eyes and a debauched expression. It is extraordinary how young...

Coins from ancient Greece and Rome or from forgotten empires Richly colored Venetian glass intaglios made from 17th-century molds Antique carnelian and sardonyx seals Luminous Sou...

A friendly game of cards is the subject of this 19th-century Italian micromosaic. A special type of mosaic that uses incredibly small pieces of tesserae, or glass tiles, the micromos...

This fine, antique Italian micromosaic plaque dates from the late 19th century, a period which saw the creation of a number of wonderful micromosaics.

Large Italian Micromosaic Plaque of St. Peter’s Basilica, Venice, circa 1860, in original frame.

This rare and intriguing antique table boasts an intricately crafted micromosaic top. Seven individual scenes of ruins and monuments adorn the ebonized surface, including the magnifi...

This extraordinary table is beautifully crafted with cartouches of micromosaic tiles depicting nine famous Roman sites and a border with four doves. A band of precious malachite surr...

Large Italian Micromosaic plaque of St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, circa 1860, in original frame.

A Grand Tour Centre Table The Top Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani The carved gilt wood base in the manner of George Smith having four monopedia supports, each depicting leopards h...

This exquisite antique Italian micro-mosaic plaque depicts the Piazza della Rotunda in Rome, with the Pantheon at its centre. The portrayal is particularly important, as it shows the...

This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...

Rare, historically important antique Russian Imperial Tsar Paul I double sided gilded silver pectoral cross known as Pavlovsky Cross 19th Century Tsar Paul I was the first Russian Ts...

Old Byzantine Cross set in 18k gold Estimate antique Bronze old however cannot proof scientifically Hand Set In Italy with mat 18k Yellow Gold Approx size: 1.5' inch tall (35mm) Co...

A Very Large and Exceptionally Fine Quality Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting "The Saint Peter Square" in Rome. The center medallion surrounded by a beautiful Laurel Wre...

Micro-mosaic Roman Forum with inlaid frame in malachite. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL Tags: micro-mosaico Fo...

Antique early imperial russian era 14k yellow large gold cross pendant in engraved detailed work cross was made in st petersburg city 1880.c total lenght 5cm hall marked 56 imperial ...

Italian Antique Micro mosaic Plaque Picture Of "View OF Rome" Frame Size:  14" x 19.75 Frame Thickness: 4.25" Picture Size: 6" x 11.75" Immerse yourself in the rich history and t...

A stunning Roman Glass Cross with a fixed bale set in 21K gold. This ancient Roman cross is set in 4.3 grams of 21 karat gold. This was created between the 1st and 3rd Centuries AD. ...

As if cast from devotion and dusk. Imposing in scale and rich in ecclesiastical gravitas, this monumental cross pendant—crafted in Austria around 1880—is rendered in 18k yellow gold...