Lot No. 161


A Micro-Mosaic Necklace


A Micro-Mosaic Necklace - Jewellery

gold 750, partly pure gold coloured, cross-shaped pendant with religious motifs, movable mounts, length c. 38 cm, 40.2 g, repairs, partly chipped, one mount enclosed, with sleeve, 40.2 g. Micro-mosaics have been known as an art form since antiquity. Their technique was revived for decorative objects at the end of the 18th century. Popular motifs were mostly based on antique models. Italy was the creative centre for micro-mosaics until well into the 19th century. Items of the highest quality were produced by famous names such as Castellani, G. Melillo, Guiliano, Pierret and Fontenay.

Specialist: Günter Eichberger, Mst. Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368

watches@dorotheum.at

10.06.2020 - 11:00

Realized price: **
EUR 1,920.-
Estimate:
EUR 2,000.- to EUR 3,000.-

A Micro-Mosaic Necklace


gold 750, partly pure gold coloured, cross-shaped pendant with religious motifs, movable mounts, length c. 38 cm, 40.2 g, repairs, partly chipped, one mount enclosed, with sleeve, 40.2 g. Micro-mosaics have been known as an art form since antiquity. Their technique was revived for decorative objects at the end of the 18th century. Popular motifs were mostly based on antique models. Italy was the creative centre for micro-mosaics until well into the 19th century. Items of the highest quality were produced by famous names such as Castellani, G. Melillo, Guiliano, Pierret and Fontenay.

Specialist: Günter Eichberger, Mst. Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368

watches@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Jewellery
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 10.06.2020 - 11:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 09.05. - 09.06.2020


** Purchase price incl. charges and taxes

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