Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 219
Fine Micromosaic and Gilt Bronze Writing Slope
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Italian, second half 19th century, by Cesare Roccheggiani, hinged fall set with raised rectangular panel of two women outside a rustic cottage with river landscape in distance, smaller upper panel with rose blossoms, front set with five oval panels of Roman architecture, floral and bird side engravings, interior with wood compartments, "Roccheggiani Roma" engraved bronze interior of fall, velvet underside with gilt stamp "C. Roccheggiani Roma", 6-1/2 x 14 x 13-3/4 in.Note: For similar micromosaic writing slope by Roccheggiani see Christie's, London, May 17, 2011, lot 392.Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
scattered spots of gray residue on micromosaic panels especially on black borders, scenic panel with cracks and slight lifting to tesserae at right border, fall lid is slightly warped on left hinged side leaving a small gap between lid and base, front architectural panel is loose, interior brace is unattached to lid
Condition
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