54 results for "roman micromosaic"

A fine quality Grand Tour Roman micromosaic crucifix, made in Italy in the early part of the 20th century and attributed to Josef Anton Stocker. The design of this crucifix is inspi...

A Roman micromosaic plaque of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, Italian, mid 19th century, size of mosaic 11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. 11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. Height with frame 14 in.; Width 17 in. (35...

The ruins of the ancient Roman Temple of Vespasian and Titus are the subject of this Italian micromosaic. Crafted in intricate detail, the scene is composed from hundreds of tiny gla...

A micromosaic made of tiny glass threads (tesserae) in different shapes and shades representing the doves of Pliny, Rome, atelier Giacomo Raffaelli, circa 1800, in a later silver mou...

A Very Fine French 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Gilt-Bronze Circular Guéridon Table with a Roman Micromosaic and Specimen marble top. The intricate pierced ormolu floral apron a...

Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...

Round table with an exceptionally finely executed micromosaic composition on black Belgian marble, mounted on a gilded wooden pedestal. The central field depicts a rich bouquet of f...

THE ROMAN FORUM 19th CENTURY ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC PLAQUE Circa 1850 Mounted on an 18th Century Carved and Gilt Wood Frame 8-1/2 X 10-7/8 inches (21.3 X 27.5 cm.) framed: 14-1/4 X 16-...

Period: 1860 ca. Provenance: Rome Italy Lenght: 18 cm x 34 cm Weight: 48,66 gr The bracelet dates to 1860 circa and is made up of six micromosaics set in 18-carat gold, depicting t...

Antique silver mounted hardstone snuff box with micromosaic view of St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome. Italy, early 19th century. Dimension: 2.4" W x 1.2" D x .75" H.

The set has a bracelet with five oval micromosaics depicting Roman ruins framed by a plain motif and joined by links and an "en suite" brooch, in th...

Vintage from the 1940s Ships from Florida! Shorter shipping distances are kinder to the planet Read the full description Materials: micromosaic, micromosaic plaque, micromosaic pic...

Gold bracelet, pearls, aventurine and micromosaics. The bracelet is decorated with seven rectangular medallions. Each medallion represents a view of a Roman monument such as the temp...

Micromosaic demi-parure set composed of a gold necklace and earrings. The double-stranded necklace features seven oval medallions, with two smaller ovals on the drop-shaped pendant earrings. The micromosaics are set in blue glass in the medallions, and each micromosaic depicts a monument from ancient Rome. Micromosaic parure...

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 heads atop, with paw feet below, and conjoined by an incurved stretcher base having carved stiff leaf decoration, and raised on castors; the circular platform of marmoro nero, with a stylised Greek Key border within double Malachite reserves; the central micromosaic roundel depicts The Vatican from St Peter's Square, surrounded by eight separate roundels of The Pantheon of the Gods; the smallest of Rome's seven hills, the Capitoline; The Mauseoleum of Hadrian on the Tiber; The Roman Forum, with the remnants of the Temple of Vespasian; The Colosseum; the Temple of Vesta; The Arch of Titus, and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella. English / Italian, Circa 1875 The attribution to Cesare Roccheggiani is supported by Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel, former curator of the Gilbert Collection and Honorary Curator for the Gilbert Collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Provenance: From a Noble family, the 6th Earl of Macclesfield (1811-1896) then by descent. The base is similar in design to designs published by George Smith's A Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1808. The taste for monopedia supports was of fashion, in the Regency period and models of such were displayed in the 1851 Great Exhibition. The Macclesfield coat of arms depicts a shield with a central chevron and three leopard's faces. Views of Roman monuments was the most popular theme used by mosaicists in Rome in the beginning of the 19th century, supplying the flow of wealthy Grand tourists from Northern Europe. From small gold boxes...

After «  la Bottega Del Mosaico Vaticano », Marble tabletop decorated in the center with a mosaic of concentric friezes featuring plant and geometric motifs. The central medallion, m...

Very rare 18th century micromosaic plaque of the Goldfinch. This circular plaque is 3 inches in diameter, the micromosaic is set in copper. On the verso, the piece is signed in cursi...

Italian, likely Circa 1880. This beautiful box has an exceptional Grand Tour Micro-mosaic plaque depicting the Capitoline Doves or Doves of Pliny after the Roman antiquity. Also by ...

A pair of rare Italian, Rome, 1820's, 14kt gold tested and micromosaic set on black glass, drop earrings each with a smaller oval plaque above a round...

Italian Renaissance Early 17th Century Rock Crystal & Enemal Devotional Pendant Period: early 17th century Provenance: Italy Lenght: 6,5 cm Weight: 9,5 gr The pendant from the early...

In this 24 kt gilded bronze box with hand-painted floral motifs is set a beautiful micromosaic (circa 1850) depicting the Roman Forum. The "Vatican Mosaic Studio", in which this micr...

Italian micromosaic cross pendant in 18 karat gold.This Italian cross is entirely paved with micromosaics illustrating Christian symbolism: the Chi-Rho, the dove of the Holy Spirit e...

Oval micromosaic brooch and pendant, representing a view of Pantheon. Rome 1850's Vatican Mosaic Workshop. The "Vatican Mosaic Workshop, started up in 1727. Here the best mosaic arti...

In this 18 kt gold brooch is set a beautiful micromosaic (circa 1850) depicting St. Peter's Basilica. The "Vatican Mosaic Studio", in which this micromosaic was created, started up i...

Gold bracelet with six oval, micromosaic medallions set in black glass. Each micromosaic represents a different Roman edifice: Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the...

This exceptional micromosaic snuff box represents the heights of this ancient art form. Depicting four doves sitting atop a bronze dish, the inse...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super collectable pair of fine and collectable Antique Circa 1820 Rome Micro mosaic plaques A truly st...

A framed set of eleven micromosaic plaques of Italian monuments Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 22cm, width 21.5cm, depth 2.5cm Made du...

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...

A grand tour circular table top Possibly by Domenico Moglia The circular platform of marmore nero, inset with fine micromosaic panels consisting of hundreds of coloured glass tesserae; a central flower bouquet sit within a malachite border surrounded by a border including four cartouches in conforming malachite reserves representing Roman views including the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta, the Capitoline Hill, and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, connected by floral garlands. Italy, circa 1855 Domenico Moglia (1780 - 1862) Brothers, Luigi and Domenico Moglia, are celebrated as two of the few great mosaicists of the 19th century. Both are recorded as exhibiting at the 1851 Great Exhibition, London. Domenico's work included micromosaics plaques depicting views of 'the roman forum', 'the colosseum', and the 'temples of Paestum.' The Lombardi Museum contains a collection of architectural...

An antique pair of drop earrings, showcasing two gorgeous old mine cut diamonds weighing 2.18 and 1.75 carats, respectively. Surrounded by two rows of old mine cut diamonds weighing ...

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...

A fine quality mid 19th century oval Micro-mosaic Plaque depicting St Peter’s Square Rome, enclosed in unusual black slate marble frame decorated with shells, scrolls & wolves.

An exceptional 19th century Italian micro mosaic round center table featuring architectural scenes from Rome including a central scene of Saint Peter’s Basilica with a brick red marb...

This pendant features a hand-painted image of Alexander the Great, skillfully rendered by the artist Tommaso Rossi on Lapis Lazuli. The artwork is set in solid silver, merging histor...

18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque A micro mosaic depicting a fat rabbit eating leaves set in a wooden frame. Made by the late 18th century mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli. Signed on the reverse Giacomo Raffaelli, Roma 1794 Diameter of the micro mosaic: 2.25" Measurements of the frame: 4.63" x 4.63" Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...

An exquisite C 1860 Italian micromosaic cross pendant, possibly commissioned in the Papal workshops and shaped in the form of the Chi-Rho - a symbol of Christ. The center is embellis...

Rare micromosaic plaque depicting an idyllic Roman landscape. The main subject of this micromosaic is the representation of buildings surrounded by cypresses and trees. Two figures i...

Paperweight in Belgian marble with micromosaic representing the Forum Romanum. Roman manufacture half of 18th century. The micro mosaic is realized with woven enamels and represent...

Small rectangular Restauration snuff box crafted in gold. The hinged lid is decorated with an oval micromosaic representing St. Peter's Square in Rome. Micromosaic is set in a gold s...

This Fine, circular micromosaic plaque shows four doves drinking water from a golden bowl, upon which they perch. The Classical design for the mosaic is taken from one found in the Roman Emperor Hadrian's villa in the 2nd century AD. Hadrian's mosaic, which was on the floor as is traditional, was probably based on a design by Sosus of Pergamon, a Greek master artist. Known as the Capitoline Doves...

Viennese 1840 Etruscan revival agate cameo of Flora. This fabulous rare Austrian piece features a tree-dimensional cameo piece, carved from two layers of natural agate, with gradati...

19th century Micro Mosaic tablet with five oval panels with Roman views, approx. 1860-1880. Very fine tesserae and small briquettes of semi-precious stone...

Showcasing a mixed pear shape and rose cut diamonds weighing 2.47 carats total. Elegantly dangle from an intricately-designed chandelier style. Accented with brilliant round diamonds...

An exquisite wide fashion ring, showcasing 78 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.06 carats total with G color and VS-SI clarity, set on a timeless micropavé dome setting. Perfec...

Large micro-mosaic plate representing a parrot on a branch. From a model by Giacomo Raffaelli. The quality and shape of the shards of this micromosai...

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A simple and versatile pair of solitaire invisible set fashion earrings showcasing a single 0.15 carat round diamond in an 18 karat white gold bezel. F...

Vicente Gracia 18k Gold Cocktail Ring Micromosaic Laurel Crown Roman Temple Behold an exquisite 18k yellow gold ring, a veritable treasure steeped in legacy and artistry. At its he...

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A Three-stranded gold necklace features nine oval micromosaics set in ovals of red purpuring glass and connected with three-festoon gold chains. each micromosaic depicts a monument from ancient Rome. the micromosaics show the Temple of Vesta and the waterfall of Tivoli, the Ponte Salerio, the tomb of Cecilia Metella, the arch of Septimius Severus. Micromosaic parure...

An Italian green granite box, with a micromosaic mounted in a two-color gold chased border. Depicted is a goldfinch (carduelis carduelis) on a branch with berries and overlooking the Mediterranean. The scene is surrounded by a millefiori border. By Giacomo Raffaelli...

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...