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AN ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC PANEL THE TOMB OF CAECILIA METELLA, ROME, CIRCA 1800, ATTRIBUTED TO GIACOMO RAFFAELLI (1753-1836) |
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10,000 - 12,000 EUR
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描述
- Cadre 28,5 x 28,5 cm, diam. plaque 17,5 cm ; frame 11 x 11 in., plaque diam. 7 in.
the giltwood frame re-gilt, maybe original; with a handwritten label on the reverse paysage/q.e./mosaïque italienne
出版
Related literature
A. González-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, Milano, 1984, vol. I, pp. 143-144
A. González-Palacios, Fasto Romano, dipinti, sculture, arredi dai Palazzi di Roma, Roma, 1991
A.M. Massinelli, Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836), Maestro di stile e di mosaico, Firenze, 2018
A. González-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, Milano, 1984, vol. I, pp. 143-144
A. González-Palacios, Fasto Romano, dipinti, sculture, arredi dai Palazzi di Roma, Roma, 1991
A.M. Massinelli, Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836), Maestro di stile e di mosaico, Firenze, 2018
Condition
The photograph is quite accurate, although a little too bright. Very good condition overall. As said, the giltwood frame is regilt and possibly original. Very fine example of Roman micromosaic, typical of Raffaelli's manner.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Giacomo Raffaelli was one of the most esteemed and talented "mosaic painter" in Neoclassical Rome. He successfully enhanced this brand-new technic, also called smalti filati and had his workshop at 92 Via del Babuino where he held the first micromosaic exhibition in 1775.
Among the patterns executed by Raffaelli, the Roman antique monuments were much sought after by the Grand Tour amateurs : Raffaelli often represented them after Piranese's prints, known as the Antichita Romane (see A.M. Massinelli, op. cit., p. 239). A vase signed by his hand and dated 1777 includes no less than eight micromosaics of Roman monuments (sold Sotheby's, Paris, 4 May 2016, lot 112). Among the vedute on this vase, one can notice the tomb of Caecilia Metella: this imposing antique mausoleum on Via Appia, fortified during Middle Ages then abandoned, was a very pictorial ruin, highly appreciated by the 18th century vedute artists. A circular plaque figuring the Arco di Tito, in a very similar manner and perhaps conceived as a counterpart, is kept in a European private collection.
Among the patterns executed by Raffaelli, the Roman antique monuments were much sought after by the Grand Tour amateurs : Raffaelli often represented them after Piranese's prints, known as the Antichita Romane (see A.M. Massinelli, op. cit., p. 239). A vase signed by his hand and dated 1777 includes no less than eight micromosaics of Roman monuments (sold Sotheby's, Paris, 4 May 2016, lot 112). Among the vedute on this vase, one can notice the tomb of Caecilia Metella: this imposing antique mausoleum on Via Appia, fortified during Middle Ages then abandoned, was a very pictorial ruin, highly appreciated by the 18th century vedute artists. A circular plaque figuring the Arco di Tito, in a very similar manner and perhaps conceived as a counterpart, is kept in a European private collection.