Grand Tour Micromosaic-inlaid Paperweight

Description:

Grand Tour Micromosaic-inlaid Paperweight, Italy, mid-19th century, the oval micromosaic depicting the Colosseum, inlaid to a cartouche-form black marble base, micromosaic lg. 1 1/2, total lg. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $500-700

Small area of restoration to black marble where it borders upper right quadrant of micromosaic. Scattered nicks and chips to marble edges. No loss, restorations, or replacements to tesserae.


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