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Lot 1115

Fine Micromosaic Plaque of Roman Forum

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Italian, 19th century, probably Vatican workshop, unsigned, round plaque, view of the Roman forum˜with the Temple of Vespasian and Titus and the Column of Phocas, black marble surround with applied blue band, 7 in.; gilt wood frame, 11-1/4 x 11-1/4 in.Provenance: Private Florida Collection

Condition

minor losses to tesserae to right of column, hairline crack over temple on right, scattered cracks and minor losses to frame
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