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Victorian Italian Grand Tour Micromosaic Gold Brooch Colosseum Rome c.1870 (1 of 51)
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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Victorian Italian Grand Tour Micromosaic Gold Brooch Colosseum Rome c.1870

REF: LA574722
£5,000
€5,765
$6,713
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Description
Fine Victorian (circa 1870) Roman Micromosaic Brooch Depicting the Colosseum in the Manner of Cesare Roccheggiani. A superb antique Roman micromosaic brooch dating to the Grand Tour period of the nineteenth century, depicting the iconic Colosseum in Rome with exceptional detail and craftsmanship. Circa 1870, the brooch is finely executed in minute hand-cut coloured glass tesserae and mounted in unmarked high-carat yellow gold, likely 15ct, with an elegant black surround. Presented in a fitted case. This highly decorative example captures one of Rome’s most celebrated ancient monuments and represents the refined artistry associated with the finest Roman micromosaic workshops of the Victorian era. The composition demonstrates remarkable technical skill, with thousands of tiny individually placed tesserae forming the architectural detail of the Colosseum, delicate tonal shading, and atmospheric sky. The black border enhances the brilliance of the mosaic and provides strong contrast against the warm gold mount. Roman micromosaics became highly desirable during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries among affluent travellers undertaking the Grand Tour of Italy. Such pieces were purchased as luxurious souvenirs and symbols of classical education and taste. Larger architectural subjects of this quality were considerably more expensive than ordinary tourist examples and intended for wealthy collectors and aristocratic visitors. Attributed in the manner of Cesare Roccheggiani, one of the leading Roman micromosaic artists active during the second half of the nineteenth century. Although unsigned, the workmanship strongly reflects the refined style and exceptional quality associated with the Roccheggiani workshop tradition. The brooch combines fine antique jewellery with important Grand Tour decorative arts appeal and would make an excellent addition to any collection of antique micromosaics, Victorian jewellery, or Italian works of art. Provenance Private collection. Previously offered through Elmwood’s Auctioneers, London, catalogued as “A Fine Antique Micromosaic Brooch, Circa 1870”. Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. A refined and highly collectible Grand Tour micromosaic brooch depicting the Colosseum, showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship of nineteenth-century Rome.
measurements
Brooch: Width: 5.9cm Height: 4.6cm Depth: 1.1cm Weight: 27 grams Case: Width: 8.2cm Height: 6.2cm Depth: 2.9cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Victorian Italian Grand Tour Micromosaic Gold Brooch Colosseum Rome c.1870 (LA574722) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1870
condition
Very good antique condition overall. The micromosaic remains largely intact with only minor age-related wear consistent with age and use. Fine craquelure visible to the sky ground under magnification, typical of nineteenth-century examples. The gold mount displays light surface wear. Pin and clasp function correctly. Later fitted case with expected age wear.
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c.1870
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This Victorian Italian Grand Tour Micromosaic Gold Brooch Colosseum Rome c.1870 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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