Vatican Workshop

The fine tiles and details as well as the choice of the subject corroborate an attribution to the Vatican mosaic workshop, extremely active during the 18th and 19th century, producin...

This example was made from the smallest pieces of glass (tesserae), a technique developed in the 18th century in the Vatican Mosaic Workshop. The edge of the plaque is incised and...

Glass micromosaic technique developed in the 18th century, in the Vatican Mosaic Workshop in Rome, where they still undertake restoration work today.

These originated about mid 18th century at the Vatican Mosaic Workshops. Smalti - Flat rectilinear tesserae made by pouring molten opaque colored enamel onto a steel slab, allowing ...

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)

Exceptional quality grand tour Giallo Antico Marble model of The Temple of Vespasian. Vatican Workshops. Minor blemishes and some restoration.

High quality, likely later black marble base, Corinthian columns supported by temple foundations below cornice. Most likely Vatican workshops, circa 1820.

Mainly crafted in the Vatican workshops in Italy, these pieces were works of skillful craftsmanship and are highly coveted by collectors today.

His paintings were reproduced as engravings and influenced numerous mosaic artists such as Cesare Aguatti et Giacomo Raffaelli, or Volpini who worked in the Vatican workshops. The...

Founded in 1576, the Vatican Mosaic Workshop was originally tasked with reproducing, in minute, colored glass tiles, many of the Vatican’s old master paintings which, already then, h...

One of the highly celebrated artists in the fields of mosaics and hardstones and credited with the actual invention of micromosaics, Raffaelli (d. 1836) was extensively patronised by...

These wonderful tops where made in the workshops of the Vatican city

A grand tour mosaic souvenir from Italy featuring forum Romanum made by Vatican Mosaic workshop in Rome second half of the 19th century.

Original Fitted Case. Gold tests as 18K. Vatican gold mark. Weight: 57.16 grams. Cesare Roccheggiani worked at the Vatican Mosaic Workshop from 1856 until 1864.

Cesare Roccheggiani worked at the Vatican Micro Mosaic Workshops from 1856 till 1864.

Mainly crafted in the Vatican State workshops in Italy, these pieces were works of skillful craftsmanship and are highly coveted by collectors today.

The micromosaic is decorated with an image, of great value and rarity, of a Spaniel dog lying in the grass, a motif certainly inspired by the works of Antonio Aguatti, one of the mos...

Grand Tour micromosaics were made by craftsmen who had trained in the workshops of the Vatican. They set up stands in the area surrounding Rome’s Spanish Steps, where most of the tou...

Glass micromosaic techniques were developed in the 18th century, in the Vatican Mosaic Workshop in Rome, where they still undertake work today.

The art of the mosaic re-emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries, most notably in the workshops of the Vatican, finding favour among the surge of affluent tourists making their re...

Grand Tour micromosaics were made by craftsmen who had trained in the workshops of the Vatican. They set up stands in the area surrounding Rome’s Spanish Steps, where most of the tou...

Alfonso Cavamelli (working c 1823- 1840 Rome) The central micromosaic roundel is a design amalgam of the antique pietra dura ‘Doves of Pliny’ in Rome’s Capitoline Museum, and the ...

The art of the micromosaic re-emerged during the 19th century, most notably in the workshops of the Vatican, and found favor among the surge of affluent tourists making their requisi...

Magnificent micromosaics of unprecedented beauty, common in ancient Rome, re-emerged during the 19th century, most notably in the workshops of The Vatican, finding favor among the su...

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.

A pair of antique micromosaic earrings depicting doves with floral surmounts, articulated pear-shaped drops, and girandole pendants featuring floral and geometric motifs, in 18k gold...

Very rare museum quality antique Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold fully hallmarked Love locket bracelet 19th Century Rome, Vatican Workshops A love bracelet in the truest sense, this...

‘La Volpe’—The’ Fox & Cat (Pinocchio) Pietra Dura Mosaic By Walmina, Vatican Workshop, Rome This one-of-a-kind, handmade Pietra Dura (marble inlay) mosaic, titled La Volpe, is a st...

Most likely executed after Cesare Roccheggiani left Vatican workshop in 1864, and opened his own afterwards.

The brooch / pendant features a pair of doves allegorically representing love. The set was made in Vatican workshops and marked with pre-1860 Papal States gold assay mark (the Papal ...

The celebrated Pietra Dura technique was perfected in Italy at the Vatican Workshops with numerous examples in museum collections worldwide.

Original Fitted Case. Gold tests as 18K. Vatican gold mark. Weight: 57.16 grams. Cesare Roccheggiani worked at the Vatican Mosaic Workshop from 1856 until 1864.

Sphinxes such as these were included in the decoration of the loggia of the Vatican Palace by the workshop of Raphael (1515–1520).

The tiny mosaics were first developed in the second half of the 18th century by the Vatican Mosaic Workshop. By the 19th century, numerous independent studios devoted to the producti...

Sienna marble Grand Tour columns probably, by the Vatican Workshop.

Vatican Mosaic Workshop, Roman Micromosaic of Sheperds, 19th Century The oval scene representing a sheperd family resting in front of a hut.

Antonio Deangelis was one of the finest micromosaicists of the early nineteenth century, producing works from the Vatican workshops under the patronage of Pope Pius VII.

The technique was developed in Rome at the Vatican Workshop, which was established to make copies of the Vatican’s paintings which were suffering damage.

The piece remains today a testament to both the historic and religious appeal of this monument, and also of the treasured past this particular Grand Tour item has had in the nearly 2...

Cesare Roccheggiani's works date between 1856-64 at the Vatican workshops, or 'Manufattura Vaticana', hence the 'MV' on his works of that period.

Sphinxes were included in the decoration of the loggia of the Vatican Palace by the workshop of Raphael (1515–20), which updated the vocabulary of the Roman grottesche.

Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight Attributed to Vatican Workshop Magnificent inlays of exotic marbles, with cut and paneled edges

Antique Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch 14k yellow gold, glass tesserae Ø 4.0 cm (approx. 1 9/16") Weight approx. 18.5 grams Marks: ‘585’ for 14k gold Italy, ca. 1860s In origi...

Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...

Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...

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...

A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...

John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998

Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...

This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Top Blouse + Tom Ford Leather Belt F/W 2002 Collection Ready to Wear Designer size - M ( will fit bigger sizes also - please check m...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988

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...