Lot 65
  • 65

A Roman micromosaic plaque of the view of St. Peter's basilica and Castel Sant Angelo from the Tiber Vatican Workshop, late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • height of plaque 8 1/4 in.; width 11 1/2 in.
  • 21 cm; 29.2 cm
the reverse with a paper label printed REV. FABBRICA / DI / S. PIETRO IN VATICANO / STUDIO DEL MOSAICO / Oggetto: Castel Sant' Angelo and Numero d'Ordine...3650 / Prezzo Lire...1.200.= / Nome dell'Artista... and numbered in crayon AX 1369.

Condition

Overall in very good original condition with some minor dust and dirt to the surface; the fame with ome minor scratches and wear.
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