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'Les colombes du Capitole'. Plaque en micromosaique, vers 1800
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- 'Les colombes du Capitole'. Plaque en micromosaique, vers 1800
- micromosaic, gold
- Diam. plaque: 6 cm., 2 3/8 in.
ronde, dans un cadre fin en or
Condition
gold mounts bent probably originally set in a box or larger frame. good condition of plaque
"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
Les colombes du Capitole est un des sujets les plus chéris des mosaïcistes romains. La mosaïque d'origine fut découverte en 1737 alors qu'elle ornait un des sols de la villa d'Hadrien à Tivoli et est désormais conservée au musée du Capitole. Elle-même était inspirée d'une mosaïque grecque qui ornait le sol du Pergamon et fut décrite par Pline l'Ancien dans son Histoire Naturelle, publiée vers 77.