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Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

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Mid-19th Century Italian Micromosaic Multi-Wear Brooch-Pendant depicting Grand Tour Roman Ruins with

This auction ended on September 28, 2026.

Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $4,000 - $6,000

Buyer's Premium: 30%

Description

12.46g | 3.2*6.5cm

Grand Tour, theme of aristocratic European travel.Inspired by the remains of the early 1st-century BC Roman Empire: Temple of Vesta, Tivoli.Vesta, Roman goddess of the sacred fire.The temple protected Rome, where the sacred flame burned eternally.18K gold frame set with seed pearls.Archaeological Revival goldsmith techniques: granulation and twisted-wire filigree.Micro Mosaic technique.Colour tesserae smaller than 1 mm, tightly and seamlessly assembled on an onyx base.