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'Chien et Chat'. Panneau en micromosaique, Domenico Moglia, Rome, vers 1820
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Chien et Chat'. Panneau en micromosaique, Domenico Moglia, Rome, vers 1820
- firmato in basso a destra D.MOGLIA
- micromosaic, hardstone
- Long. plaque. 8.8cm., 9 1/2 in.
signé D. Moglia, bordé de métal partiellement doré, serti dans un cadre en pierre dure noire
Condition
plaque with some restoration, especially around the signature, minute tesserae lacking and small cracks. Frame restored on the border
"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
Cette scène fut reprise maintes fois sur des panneaux en micromosaique de toutes tailles et par de multiples artistes. Domenico Moglia (vers 1780-1862) et son fils Luigi (c. 1813-1878), furent parmi les mosaïcists les plus demandés au cours du XIXe siècle. Ils exposèrent leurs oeuvres lors de l'exposition universelle de Londres en 1851 et reçurent la médaille d'or pour leur Temple de Paestum. Un autre panneau représentant le Forum Romain, également exposé en 1851, fut acquis par Sir Arthur Gilbert, désormais au Victoria & Albert Museum (LOAN:GILBERT.183:1-2008).