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Saturnino Quintiliani active second half 19th century A framed micromosaic plaque of the Roman Forum Rome, dated 1875
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Saturnino Quintiliani
- micromosaic, wood
- height of plaque only 8 1/4 in.; width 12 3/4 in.
- 21 cm; 32 cm
inscribed in green to the reverse of the plaque Cllo Quintiliani Roma 1875
Condition
Overall in good condition. Frame most probably later.
Visible minor traces of dirt in between tessarae throughout.
Some minor lifting in few areas.
Usual minor scratches to black marble border.
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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.
Catalogue Note
The micromosaic studio of Saturnino Quintiliani was recorded at Piazza di Ponte Sant' Angelo, No133 in Rome, (see: Petochi, Domenico, Massimo Alfieri and Maria Grazia Branchetti, I Mosaici Minuti Romani dei secoli XVIII e XIX, Abete-Petochi, Rome, 1981, p. 76)