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A micromosaic paperweight with gold mounts, Rome, circa 1840
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A micromosaic paperweight with gold mounts, Rome, circa 1840
- micromosaic, marble, gold
- 12cm., 4 3/7 in wide
the oval micromosaic representing a tan and white spaniel lying on the grass, within a gold frame, unmarked, set in a rectangular black marble paperweight
Condition
micromosaic in overall good condition, paperweight chipped along edges.
"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 spaniel lying on the grass was a popular subject for micromosaic panels and is sometimes accompanied by a dead bird, probably his fresh kill. A larger version, attributed to the celebrated micromosaicist Gioacchino Barberi, set in a gold and enamel snuff box, was sold Sotheby's London, 10 May 2016, lot 254.