May Premier Auction: Day 2
Sat, May 20, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 22, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 1089
Fine Venetian Micromosaic and Glass Mirror
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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, late 19th century, fine and large octagonal micro-mosaic and blown glass mirror, signed "J. M. D. Ricardo, Venezia", with double etched mirror glass surrounds embellished with blown glass flower heads, banners, and spiral twist scrolling lines, molding the micro-mosaic inner frame elaborately decorated with flowers, and figures of doves and peacocks framing the octagonal looking glass plate, 71-1/2 x 55 x 6 in.. Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Condition
breaks and losses to blown glass elements, some elements loose from frame, some areas of micro-mosaic in need of restoration and cleaning
