Micromosaic Plaque

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...

Micromosaic plaque depicting the Summer. Dimension 95 x 127 mm, plaque dimension 38 x 45 mm.

Micromosaic plaque depicting the Winter. Dimension 125 x 95 mm, plaque dimension 40 x 45 mm.

Micromosaic plaque depicting the Spring. Dimension 130 x 95 cm, plaque dimension 38 x 45 mm.

Micromosaic plaque depicting a dog with a anchor. Dimension 145 x 117 mm, plaque dimension 44 x 55 mm.

925 silver bracelet with micromosaic plaques from the early 1900s. Precious micromosaics depicting blue and red pigeons.

A Yellow gold necklace composed of ten micromosaic plaques on blue glass-paste and double chain.

18 kt yellow gold necklace from around 1860 with antique Roman minute micromosaic plaques depicting floral baskets and animals.

Micromosaic plaques depicting San Peter and the Colosseum, with a gilted wooden frame.

The sides openwork in yellow gold 18K, set with diamonds with a total weight of 2.73 carats. A circular plaque with micromosaic decoration of butterflies on a blue ground, set with a...

A circular plaque with micromosaic decoration in pietra dura of a monkey on a green ground, set with a pear shaped diamond 1.02 carats, D color, IF.

A superb antique micromosaic plaque brooch of rectangular design depicting a fox devouring a mallard in a naturalistic landscape, in 18k gold.

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

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

Very Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque "The Roman Forum" in Original Frame Rome, 19th century.

Of rectangular form, housed within a conforming gilt frame; depicting the ‘Doves of Pliny’ within an elliptical malachite reserve. Italian, Circa 1860 Bears a retailers label ‘...

Biagio Barzotti (Italian, active late 19th century), is one of the most acclaimed micromosaicists in history and this astonishingly detailed large micromosaic plaque is exemplary of ...

Designed as a Grand tour bracelet with rectangular black plaques enclosing five oval micromosaics of Roman antiquity depicting: a Castello on the Tiber, the Pantheon, the Temple of V...

The micromosaic is influenced by A.Aguatti. A similar plaque is in the Gilbert Collection in London.

Very fine quality Italian 19 century Micro mosaic plaque depicting the Doves of Pliny.

Unsigned, set within a rosso antico border and metal backing,later mounted within a gilt wood moulded frame.

The panel: 5,6in x 3,6in. (14 cm. x 9 cm.)

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A fine and rare Italian micromosaic plaque of Madonna Sainte Philomene Rome, circa 1860.

Large Italian micro mosaic plaque "Woman in red veil." Vatican studio on reverse. 15" x 12.5" overall. Circa mid-20th century. Parcel-gilt frame.

Depicting the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, within black marble and malachite banded border. overall diameter 8in (20cm)

A very large and extremely fine antique Roman Micromosaic panel depicting a "father and son collecting firewood", each dressed in native traditional Italian attire, backed with steel...

A vey fine Italian micro Mosaic plaque signed A. Arighi, Roma. Depicting a woman and her animals in nature. From the Mosaic Vatican Studio. Original gilt frame: 10"x 6.5". Mosaic...

A magnificent pair of Italian micromosaic large plaques of the finest quality mounted on bronze and marble bases.

Decorated with four micromosaic plaques each depicting architectural vistas.

The necklace composed of ten oval micromosaic plaques, the largest to the front, depicting Roman buildings such as St Peter's Square and the Colosseum, all connected by trace-link do...

A lot of antique 19th-century Italian polychrome micromosaic plaques. A total of 19 items. Miniature size, oval and round shape.

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

Serving as a memento of this once-requisite rite of passage for young gentlemen of the upper class, this large ebonized wood casket features five resplendent micromosaic plaques on t...

The "Vatican Mosaic Studio" comes from the micromosaic plaque used by Garrard jewelry, started in 1727.

Micromosaic black marble circular table Rome, circa 1850 the top centered by flowers and flanked by micromosaic plaques of flowers and a butterfly Measure: Height 30.5 in; diamete...

A ‘Grand Tour’ casket This lockable casket is made of English pollarded oak inset with five Italian polychrome micromosaic plaques. Micromosaic is a type of work consisting of thou...

18th Century micromosaic plaque of a Goldfinch, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836).

A very fine pair of Italian Venetian micromosaic / micro mosaic wall plaques / hangings.

Composed of five hardstone oval plaques of fine micromosaic detail, depicting various Roman architectural vistas, connected by links, to a concealed clasp.

Italian Micromosaic Plaque of Venice. 19th century Italian micro mosaic (micromosaic) plaque.

A very important and rare Roman micromosaic plaque, circa 1840-1850. circular, "Village People" in a later giltwood frame plaque sight size 12 1/2" by 12 1/2", frame 20" by 20".  

An Italian Micromosaic (micro mosaic) plaque of the "Doves of Pliny", Vatican workshop, late 19th century, Rome within giltwood frame carved with acanthus and beaded borders.

Italian micromosaic pllaque with the view of Rialto bridge in Venice.

It is 3 1/2" in largest diameter and 1 3/4" tall. The micromosaic plaque top is supported by champlevé floral enamel bronze body.

This is an exquisite antique Italianate ormolu pill box with two micromosaic plaques, dating from the late 19th century.

Measurements: 3 3/16” x 113/16” (8.1 cm x 4.7 cm). An exceptional micromosaic plaque depicting the Lucano Bridge over the river Aniene, near Tivoli.

An extremely fine and detailed rendering of a Vatican Swiss Guard. Attributable (because of the subject) to the Vatican mosaic works in the REVERENDA FABBRICA DI SAN PIETRO in Vatica...

A very fine antique yellow gold and micromosaic bracelet. Composed of 8 micromosaic plaques with red frames depicting flower baskets and doves (allegory of maternal love).

Depicting the Pliny's Doves, within a black marble, mounted within a later gilt gesso and composition frame, the plaque approximately 4cm x 5cm, 8 cm x 6.5cm overall.

That the original was of this form there is little doubt, and micromosaics of this design have been reproduced for centuries.

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Depicting the Temple of Vespasian ...

Sometimes figures were put in to represent an event, or to personalize a visit. The oversized micromosaic oval plaque is well mounted in a traditional Italian enameled casket of the ...

Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus in exquisitely carved rosso antico marble having double ring handles and central lio...

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 exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

Antique collection of Italian Grand Tour plaster intaglios Italian, Early 19th Century Height 39.5cm, width 27cm, depth 5cm Consisting of around 200 plaster intaglios, this collec...

19th century Micro Mosaic tablet with five oval panels with Roman views, approx. 1860-1880. Very fine tesserae and small briquettes of semi-precious stones inlaid on black marble - ...

A very fine and early pair of Roman Neoclassical Period Grand Tour Sienna marble models of the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the temple of Vespasian, early 1800's Italian. In th...

An Exceptional and Highly Important Micromosaic Gold Mounted Jasper Snuff Box, most probably by Gioacchino Barberi with the box likely by Moulinié, Bautte & Moynier. Rome & Possibl...

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...

John William Godward 1861-1922 British A Pompeian Lady Signed and dated "J.W. Godward 1904" (lower right, partially covered by frame) Oil on canvas One of the last and greatest V...

Frame Size: Height: 23.25″ x Width: 26.75″ Frame Thickness: 4″ Picture Size: Height : 16″ x Width: 19.75″ Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of nature with this exquisite I...

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...