A fine quality 19th century Italian micro-mosaic plaque, dep...

Hammer

£1,900

A fine quality 19th century Italian micro-mosaic plaque, depicting Pliny's Doves, finely detailed, mounted in original moulded gilt-gesso frame, plaque measures 7cm x 9cm, overall frame dimensions 15.5cm x 18cm

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Very good untouched original condition, the dark background of the image is also micro-mosaic (sometimes similar plaques are inlaid into slate), no chips cracks damage or restoration, frame almost certainly original with a few minor rubs on the edges and original backing paper