18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque

18th Century Goldfinch Micro Mosaic Box A sterling silver box with felt lining and a lid set with a stunningly detailed micro mosaic of a European Goldfinc...

Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box A variegated hardstone snuffbox with a silver gilt framed micro mosaic of a family of greyhounds set in the lid. The micro mosaic is attributed to the late 18th century early artist Giacchino Barberi. Measurements: 2.88" x 2.25" x 1" Published Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...

Very rare 18th century Micro Mosaic Depicting a Goldfinch Bird. Measurements: Without frame approximately 5.5 in x 6.5 inches With frame approximately 8.44 x 9.63 inches.

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer Circa 1850's Dimensi...

A rectangular marble paperweight with octogonal inlaid micromosaic plate. The plaque depicting a spaniel in a landscape, the trunk os a tree in this left. Depictions of dogs in micro...

Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family eaten cabbage signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter Ne...

18th century micromosaic plaque of a dog looking right. The sparse but interesting vegetation in the foreground, the light blue background set with horizontal oblong or square tesserae, each tessera comprising one color, and a low ground line are all hallmarks of 18th century micromosaics. Also, the gaps between the tesserae are not filled in and there is limited color range and little modelling. For more information on 18th century micromosaics, see: The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics. Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Set on copper, the diameter is 2.75 inches. One could make a strong argument that this micromosaic was probably Giacomo Raffaelli; however to be conservative we would say it is possible. The image of a seated dog (a large mastiff) on grass, gazing into the distance was a popular motif during this time period; and, as many art historians have thought this motif possibly may have originated with Giacomo Raffaelli, who had seen this dog in a wall painting in an ancient ruin in Italy. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is one the most important artists of micromosaics, his signed pieces are almost nowhere to be found - unless in museums and important collections of the world. We know of nine that exist in the world. Two in the Hermitage, two in the renowned Gilbert Collection, one in the British Museum, three held by different companies in the trade, and one held by Pierre/Famille ( for sale on this platform). Raffaelli was considered the finest mosaicist in Rome. Indeed, when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of The Last Supper, in roughly 1810, he chose Raffaelli, this too added much to his fame. This micromosaic plaque is in fine condition. 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...

Spanish Catalan Faience Hunting Subject Tile Picture Late 18th Century The framed picture depicts a huntsman firing his gun at a hare with his dog before him in a landscape with a h...