Lot 56
  • 56

A micromosaic plaque of a young musketeer Vatican workshop, circa 1890

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 18 1/2 in.; width 12 3/4 in.
  • 47 cm, 32.5 cm
with the St. Pietro in Vaticano paper label numbered in black ink n. 2644 and titled Moschettiere. E. Monticelli/1890.

Condition

Framed in an ebonized frame showing extensive worm damages, scratches and chips to back edge. The micromosaic plaque in very good condition and presentation.
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