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A micromosaic panel, signed A.D., Rome, circa 1810, set in the lid of a gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A micromosaic panel, signed A.D., Rome, circa 1810, set in the lid of a gold and enamel snuff box
- gold, micromosaic, enamel
- 8.6cm., 3 3/8 in. wide
rectangular, the panel showing the Temple of Vesta with washing and peasants, signed A.D, possibly for Antonio De Angelis, the sides and base of the gold box with basketweave engine-turning within narrow blue lines, the borders chased with neo-classical ornament, maker's mark illegible, bear's head 3e titre and petite garantie
Condition
very fine and delicate micromosaic. overall very good condition, 174 gr.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For two further micromosaic panels, also signed A.D. and both inlaid with views of Tivoli, see Replica Shoes
's London, 8 May 1978, lot 30 and 9 July 1985, lot 177. The first was set into the lid of a Hanau gold and enamel box, very similar in style to the present example, the second in an engine-turned gold box, A,J, Strachan, London, 1816.