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Micromosaic Vatican

Micromosaic Circular Table, Attributed to the Vatican Mosaic Workshop
Micromosaic Circular Table, Attributed to the Vatican Mosaic Workshop

Micromosaic Circular Table, Attributed to the Vatican Mosaic Workshop

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in London, GB

The item has been attributed to the Vatican Mosaic Workshop (opened 1727). This studio was made up of a collection of skilled artisans who were brought to the Vatican City to replace...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Pair of Italian Portraits Made of Handcrafted Micromosaic Tiles
Pair of Italian Portraits Made of Handcrafted Micromosaic Tiles

Pair of Italian Portraits Made of Handcrafted Micromosaic Tiles

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in London, GB

An important pair of large micromosaic plaques from The Vatican Studios of Rome Gold Gilt frames of portrait form enclose the plaques, which depict male and female Italian villagers...

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20th Century Italian Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood, Cut Glass

Italian Mid-19th Century Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Circular Table Top
Italian Mid-19th Century Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Circular Table Top

Italian Mid-19th Century Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Circular Table Top

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

An Italian mid-19th century micromosaic and pietre dure circular tabletop The central micromosaic panel depicting a mother hen and her chicks within a grassy landscape with rocks an...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Marble

Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog
Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog

Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog

Located in Roma, IT

This Gold and Micromosaic brooch was made by Luigi Moglia, famous micromosaics of the Vatican Mosaic Studio -circa 1840, and depict a little dog.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

Located in London, GB

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...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Malachite

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Impressive c. 1860 micromosaic view of Rome  -  Vatican Mosaic Studio
Impressive c. 1860 micromosaic view of Rome  -  Vatican Mosaic Studio

Impressive c. 1860 micromosaic view of Rome - Vatican Mosaic Studio

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in Lafayette, CA

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fine Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Plaque, Tomb of Cecilia Metella, 1860
Fine Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Plaque, Tomb of Cecilia Metella, 1860

Fine Grand Tour Roman Micromosaic Plaque, Tomb of Cecilia Metella, 1860

By Vatican Work Shop

Located in Lafayette, CA

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Stone, Enamel

Golden Pinchbeck Brooch with Late 1800s Roman Micromosaic
Golden Pinchbeck Brooch with Late 1800s Roman Micromosaic

Golden Pinchbeck Brooch with Late 1800s Roman Micromosaic

Located in roma, IT

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1860s 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Antique Roman Minute Micromosaics
1860s 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Antique Roman Minute Micromosaics

1860s 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Antique Roman Minute Micromosaics

Located in roma, IT

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 ...

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Antique 1860s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Early 1900s 925 Silver Ring with Floral Roman Minute Micromosaic Plaque
Early 1900s 925 Silver Ring with Floral Roman Minute Micromosaic Plaque

Early 1900s 925 Silver Ring with Floral Roman Minute Micromosaic Plaque

Located in roma, IT

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

Silver

Late 1800s 9 Kt Gold Earrings with Roman Micromosaic and Black Cabouchon
Late 1800s 9 Kt Gold Earrings with Roman Micromosaic and Black Cabouchon

Late 1800s 9 Kt Gold Earrings with Roman Micromosaic and Black Cabouchon

Located in roma, IT

Late 1800s 9 kt gold earrings with Roman micromosaic and black cabouchon. A jewel that tells a fascinating story, micromosaic was born in Rome in the last quarter of the 18th centur...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold

Fine and Rare Roman Micromosaic Plaque, Attributed to Vatican Mosaic School
Fine and Rare Roman Micromosaic Plaque, Attributed to Vatican Mosaic School

Fine and Rare Roman Micromosaic Plaque, Attributed to Vatican Mosaic School

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Stone

Antique Vatican School Micromosaic Plaque Bracelet
Antique Vatican School Micromosaic Plaque Bracelet

Antique Vatican School Micromosaic Plaque Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, black onyx and micromosaic bracelet, The Vatican School, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s Link Bracelets

19th Century Micromosaic Gold Urn Earrings, Vatican Hallmark
19th Century Micromosaic Gold Urn Earrings, Vatican Hallmark

19th Century Micromosaic Gold Urn Earrings, Vatican Hallmark

Located in New York, NY

Vatican hallmark Dimensions: 2.25" long including top of wire, .5" at widest point

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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Monumental 19th Century Italian Micromosaic of the Vatican
Monumental 19th Century Italian Micromosaic of the Vatican

Monumental 19th Century Italian Micromosaic of the Vatican

Located in London, GB

Peter's Square in the Vatican City, Rome, where the monumentally vast dome of St.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

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

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Possibly made by the Vatican Mosaic Studio. Very dine quality and detail.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Large Italian Micromosaic Plaque of St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, circa 1860
Large Italian Micromosaic Plaque of St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, circa 1860

Large Italian Micromosaic Plaque of St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, circa 1860

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Possibly made by the Vatican Mosaic Studio. Very dine quality and detail.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Stone

19th Century Micromosaic 'Grand Tour' Decorative Box of Architecture Scenes
19th Century Micromosaic 'Grand Tour' Decorative Box of Architecture Scenes

19th Century Micromosaic 'Grand Tour' Decorative Box of Architecture Scenes

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in London, GB

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...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass, Oak

Fine and Large Italian Micromosaic Panel of "Jesus Being Laid to Rest"
Fine and Large Italian Micromosaic Panel of "Jesus Being Laid to Rest"

Fine and Large Italian Micromosaic Panel of "Jesus Being Laid to Rest"

By Vatican Mosaic Studio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A fine and large Italian micromosaic panel of "Jesus Being Laid to Rest", Rome, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Religious Items

Materials

Stone

19th Century Vatican School micromosaic ring depicting the Torre Normana
19th Century Vatican School micromosaic ring depicting the Torre Normana

19th Century Vatican School micromosaic ring depicting the Torre Normana

Located in New York, NY

An antique Vatican School micromosaic depicting the Torre Normana, 19th Century, in a contemporary 14 karat white and yellow gold ring mount designed by Marcella Ciceri.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Italian Micromosaic Plaque "Woman in Red Veil" Vatican Workshop
Large Italian Micromosaic Plaque "Woman in Red Veil" Vatican Workshop

Large Italian Micromosaic Plaque "Woman in Red Veil" Vatican Workshop

Located in Rochester, NY

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.

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Very Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque Signed Arighi Rome, Vatican Studio Sheeps
Very Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque Signed Arighi Rome, Vatican Studio Sheeps

Very Fine Italian Micromosaic Plaque Signed Arighi Rome, Vatican Studio Sheeps

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Art

Victorian Age, Italian Micromosaic, Onyx Bracelet
Victorian Age, Italian Micromosaic, Onyx Bracelet

Victorian Age, Italian Micromosaic, Onyx Bracelet

Located in Napoli, Campania

Original Victorian age bracelet in 18k yellow gold structure mounted with six onyx ovals with micromosaic with Vatican hallmarks. The origin of this bracelet goes back to the mid 19t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Gorgeous Antique Micromosaic Ring Set with Faceted Citrines
A Gorgeous Antique Micromosaic Ring Set with Faceted Citrines

A Gorgeous Antique Micromosaic Ring Set with Faceted Citrines

Located in New York, NY

The Vatican School micromosaic is 19th century. The 9 karat yellow gold shank is set with 24 round faceted citrines in a 14 karat white gold prong style cluster mount around the ant...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Fabulous Pair of Antique Micromosaic and Blue Topaz Earrings
A Fabulous Pair of Antique Micromosaic and Blue Topaz Earrings

A Fabulous Pair of Antique Micromosaic and Blue Topaz Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat white and yellow gold and blue topaz mounted antique Vatican School micromosaic earrings. The mounts designed by Marcella Ciceri, the micromosaics are 19th centur...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Centre Table Signed by the Makers Taprell, Holland & Son of London
Magnificent Centre Table Signed by the Makers Taprell, Holland & Son of London

Magnificent Centre Table Signed by the Makers Taprell, Holland & Son of London

By Taprell, Holland & Son

Located in London, GB

The Vatican Micromosaic Workshop, established in the 16th Century is extant today.

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Antique 19th Century British Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Gold Ring with Micromosaic 'Vatican Studio 19th Century' with Cestius Pyramid
Gold Ring with Micromosaic 'Vatican Studio 19th Century' with Cestius Pyramid

Gold Ring with Micromosaic 'Vatican Studio 19th Century' with Cestius Pyramid

Located in Roma, IT

In this 18 Kt gold ring is mounted a micromosaic from the Vatican Studio of the mosaic ( mid-nineteenth century ) depicting the Pyramid of Cestius.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Micromosaic Vatican For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal micromosaic vatican for your home. Each micromosaic vatican for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer micromosaic vatican, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each micromosaic vatican bearing Baroque or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Vatican Mosaic Studio and Vatican Work Shop each produced at least one beautiful micromosaic vatican that is worth considering.

How Much is a Micromosaic Vatican?

The average selling price for a micromosaic vatican at 1stDibs is $17,750, while they’re typically $2,950 on the low end and $212,346 for the highest priced.