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A Roman micromosaic panel, circa 1820-1825
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Roman micromosaic panel, circa 1820-1825
- micromosaic, wood, gold
- 6.5cm., 2 1/2 in wide
rectangular, representing a family group of a cockerel, hen and their chicks, on wood backing, later mounted in gold and steel as a brooch
Condition
Mounts slightly lifting from panel, haircracks visible in image.
"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. 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 statement made by Sotheby'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
This group of farmyard fowl is based on a painting by the Austrian, Johann Wenceslas (Wenzel) Peter (1742-1829), illustrated by Domenico Petochi (ed.), Mosaici Minuti Romani del 700 e dell'800, Rome, 1981, figs. 114/116.