Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Spaniel After the Hunt

Jacksons Antique are pleased to offer this Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Spaniel ‘After the Hunt’ after Antonio Aguatti and Gioacchino Barberi. The Micro Mosaic carved in Lapis Lazuli with a central inlaid oval scene featuring a recumbent spaniel dog resting after catching a bird. The Dog lays within a field with foliage and trees surrounding it. Depictions of dogs in micromosaic were very popular as par of romantic genre, being symbolic of faithful love. Antonio Aguatti developed the theme at the beginning of the 19th century along with Gioacchino Barberi. Each tile of the Mosaic finely laid giving a nearly flawless scene with little visibility between the tiles within an ebonised frame with a domed glass centre to protect the Mosaic. The Micro Mosaic dates to the first half of the 19th century circa 1830.

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Condition 

Very Good Antique Condition

Please be aware all the items we sell are not new. They are either vintage or antique meaning they are used and bear qualities of being handled or used for many years. This typically will mean that the objects will have surface marks or wear consistent with long term use. 

Measurements

Measurements Frame 8.7cm High x 9.8cm Wide x 2cm Deep (3.43 x 3.86 x 0.79) Micro Mosaic 2.8cm High 3.3cm Wide (1.1 x 1.3 Inches)

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