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An Italian micromosaic plaque by Biagio Barzotti, Roman third quarter 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- micromosaic,giltwood , pine, poplar
- with frame 34cm. high, 48cm. wide; plaque only 20cm. high, 34cm. wide;1ft. 1¼in., 1ft. 7in., 8in.,1ft.1¼in
of rectangular form depicting a view of Rome with St Peter's in the background and the Castello Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo, with figures in boats fishing in the foreground, signed R.F.S.P., B. Barzotti, within a contemporary giltwood frame
Condition
In overall good condition. The frame is not illustrated in the catalogue photograph. Some minor surface dirt which would benfit from a light clean.The panel has slipped a bit in the frame and would benefit from re-fixing in the frame.There are construction cracks at the joints of the frame and chips commensurate with age. There is the remnants of a paper label at the back with the word ` CALE..'.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel,The Gilbert Collection, Micromosaics, London, 2000, p.119, no. 60 and p.120, no. 61, for works by Barzotti.
Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel,The Gilbert Collection, Micromosaics, London, 2000, p.119, no. 60 and p.120, no. 61, for works by Barzotti.
Biagio Barzotti (active 1875-1900) had a workshop at 57 via del Barbuino near the Piazza di Spagna in Rome. He had a contract to execute a mosaic of the Pope, probably Leo XIII (1878-1903), giving a blessing in St. Peter's Square. A later work by him also depicts St. Peter's Square and a third mosaic depicting Pope Leo XIII with Three Cardinals is signed Biagio Barzetti RFSP (Reverend Workshop of St. Peter's) and inscribed on the back 1896 indicating that he was active for a long time at the Vatican workshops.