Katey Brunini Objets d'Art and Vertu

A rare and elegant Bic 50th Anniversary Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen crafted in solid 925 sterling silver. This premium edition of the iconic BIC pen features a sleek, hexagonal des...

Montblanc's Meisterstück ballpoint pen is defined by quality craftsmanship. A Montblanc pen is a symbol of a distinguished writing instrument, you can make your writing a work of art...

Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...

The Buccellati Sterling Silver Letter Opener is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and elegant design. This refined piece is crafted from sterling silver, showcasing a beautifull...

What an amazing piece of history, a real coin certified, will come with documents and beautiful packaging. Please looks at all photos and the certificate which has all the informatio...

This is a superb antique Bronze Tray in the form of a Leaf with a Bunny Rabbit. The fabulous bronze has exquisite details throughout the leaf and ...

The perfect graduation gift is here! Includes black & blue refill. The Visconti limited edition Homo Sapiens Steel Age pen is the first pen ever to be forged...

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold Signed by Cartier Circa 1950s 3 1/2 x 3/8 inches

Elaborate 19th Century Sterling Silver Gothic Revivial Lapis Lazuli and Garnet Letter Opener. French in origin set with large lapis lazuli and garnet cabochons in elaborate silver Re...

Preowned 14K yellow gold key chain with the Rod of Asclepius. * Weight: 20 grams Video and pictures are included here; we are happy to provide addit...

This 2018 Writers Edition takes its main inspiration from the story of the Trojan horse. The overall shape is inspired by the horse, with the back and clip reflecting the spear. The ...

18th century micromosaic of a turtle dove on her nest with a chick, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli. To see a similar plaque, signed and dated Giacomo Raffaelli, 1791; see: Aste Bolaffi Auction House, lot 324, May 31, 2023, Torino Italy. Birds were a popular motif in micromosaics in the last quarter of the 18th century and into the early 19th century. This mosaic is well executed with fine detail as seen in the shading. Little effort had been made in the dark background to follow the contour of the dove's silhouette, instead keeping the tessera in horizontal rows with square tesserae. The decorative border or millefiori of three colors around the edge create a colorful frame to this delightful scene. All of these characteristics date this plaque as being late 18th century and most likely executed by Giacomo Raffaelli. For more detailed information, see page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. The reader will see the characteristics unique to Raffaelli. Jeannette Gabriel is considered a foremost expert in the work of Raffaelli, and was a statically important participant in the management, development and analysis of the Gilbert Collection. Her observations relative to the work of Raffaelli are therefore quite credible by art historians This micromosaic is 2 5/8th inches in diameter, and backed in copper which is typical of plaques made at this time. This plaque was probably set onto a box of some sort as it has a glue like substance on the verso, which can be removed. We have chosen to keep this as it came to us, and in an effort to be careful, we have made no effort to remove it. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...