An Italian micro mosaic 'tondo' panel, depicting the Forum, Rome, possibly from the workshop of Biaggio Barzotti, third quarter 19th century
Estimate $25,000 – $35,000
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MR NEVILLE H. GRACE, SYDNEY
the circular panel depicting figures standing in the Roman Forum, the dome of St Peter's Basilica visible to the left side, within borders of malachite and black marble, housed within a carved and moulded composition and giltwood frame
34.8 cm diameter (image)
- Lot Sold $38,000 (Hammer Price)
- $46,360 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Mr Neville Grace, Sydney
Private Collection, by descent from the above
Condition Report
Evidence of movement in the tesserae background in the sky and one small area of loss to the left hand side of the left column, however the inlay is generally complete. Replaced/filled section to the malachite veneered border near the top right hand side, approximately 1 cm wide x 1 cm deep. The frame is in good order overall, exhibiting wear consistent with age.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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AU0829 |
24 Oct 2018 |
Melbourne
6 pm