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A circular micromosaic tabletop Rome, late 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- micromosaic, wood
- height 33 1/2 in.; diameter 24 1/2 in.
- 85 cm; 62 cm
raised on a Venetian blackamoor figural stand, the tabletop composed of various marble specimens centered by a scene of St. Peter's Square, clockwise around the table border starting at one o'clock are views of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, the Temple of Vesta, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Capitoline Hill, and the Temple of Vespasian in the Roman Forum
Exhibited
By repute exhibited at the St. Louis World's Fair, 1904
Condition
Top in overall good condition and presentation. Micromosaic ovals with usual small hairline cracks, now filled with dirt and mostly visible in sky.
Wooden circular top with cracks, showing construction seams in places.
One carved area of molding with 1/2" square loss.
Support possible redecorated, overall in good condition.
One finger of figure with vertical lines of restoration.
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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 statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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 statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.