Micromosaic Vatican

An unusually large, 19th century, micromosaic view of Rome, by the Vatican Mosaic Studio. 8" x

A Roman Micromosaic depicting saint Peter Square and the city of Rome beyond, with border in black

The art of micromosaics began as a Byzantine phenomenon which, in 1576, was embraced by the

Golden pinchbeck brooch with late 19th century Roman micromosaic depicting St. Peter. The

Italians who developed the art of micromosaics in the Vatican at the end of the 18th century. The

Italians who developed the art of micromosaics in the Vatican at the end of the 18th century. The

the minute mosaic; the micromosaic technique originated within the Vatican studio and enchanted

Early 1900s 925 °/°° silver ring with floral rectangular Roman minute micromosaic plaque

mosaic, the micromosaic technique originated in the Vatican studio and enchanted foreigners visiting

A very large and extremely fine antique Roman Micromosaic panel depicting a "father and son

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

A pair of antique micromosaic earrings in the form of blue amphorae with rosettes, suspending from

The quality of micromosaics is judged on two factors: the concentration of the mosaic tiles, or

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

Italian polychrome micromosaic plaques. Micromosaic is a type of work consisting of thousands of tiny

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

A pair of antique pendant earrings comprised of micromosaic scarab bullas suspending from floral

An antique Vatican School micromosaic depicting the Torre Normana, 19th Century, in a contemporary

Large Italian micro mosaic plaque "Woman in red veil." Vatican studio on reverse. 15" x 12.5

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

of Vesta. The micromosaics come from the Vatican Mosaic Studio that started up in 1727. Here the best

in nature. From the Mosaic Vatican Studio. Original gilt frame: 10"x 6.5". Mosaic: 7" x 4"

micromosaic with Vatican hallmarks. The origin of this bracelet goes back to the mid 19th century, it was

mount set with an outer cluster of 24 round faceted citrines. The Vatican School micromosaic is 19th

A pair of 18 karat white and yellow gold and blue topaz mounted antique Vatican School micromosaic

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

In this 18 Kt gold ring is mounted a micromosaic from the Vatican Studio of the mosaic ( mid

A pair of antique micromosaic earrings depicting doves with floral surmounts, articulated pear

Vatican Mosaic Workshop, Roman Micromosaic of Sheperds, 19th Century The oval scene representing

A Roman Micromosaic depicting Saint Peter Square.

a view of Roman Forum in micro mosaic

A Micromosaic depicting country scene

A Roman Micromosaic depicting "The Pantheon"

A view of Colosseum in Micromosaic

A view of Roman Forum in micromosaic with Malachite and gold frame

A view of Saint Peter Square in Micromosaic with gold frame 18 sec.

An extremely fine and detailed rendering of a Vatican Swiss Guard. Attributable (because of the

A rare signed micromosaic work by Vatican Mosaic Workshop artist, Cesare Roccheggiani, this

micromosaics in the Vatican at the end of the 18th century. The Napoleonic expedition to Egypt in 1798 led to a

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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...

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

Alberto Carlieri (Italy-Roma 1672-1720), "Christ and the adulteress", Oil on canvas, with frame cm H 115 x L 151 x 6.5, only canvas H 98.5 x L 135 cm good conservation conditions ...

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...

Gold bracelet composed of two rigid, articulated elements that form a circle. The bracelet is decorated with a central medallion featuring a micromosaic. The medallion is ringed with...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

A very fine and large 19th century Louis XV style Whimsical Neoclassical Revival style Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Flora" attributed to Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927), sch...

These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...

100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox, American, c. 1955 Dimensions: Height 149cm, width 91cm, depth 68cm This stylish vinyl jukebox is a classic Americ...

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...

An Exceptional American "Renaissance Style" Arts and Crafts Bronze, Enamel and Multi Gemstone Cigar Humidor by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. This remarkable cigar humidor, crafted by...

Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exc...

A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double door cabinet embellished with Chinese gilt decorated lacquered panels depicting chi...

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...