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Description
This is a large plaque 25 x 18 in. with very fine detailing.
Judging from the type of pressboard used for the backing I think this was made in the early 20th century. The tag on the back indicates it was made in Italy at the main Vatican mosaic studio.
It was given to me as a gift around 20 years ago.
I did see one on Sotheby's sell for $10,000 and a similar one go for about half that somewhere else.
Curious to know it's real value and since it's just sitting in storage, what a good strategy for selling it would be.
~ Thanks ~
Category
Fine Art
Medium
Tesserae stone mosaic
Guiltwood Frame
Guiltwood Frame
Distinguishing marks
Rev.Fabrica Di S. Pietro in Vaticano Studio Del Mosaico No. 5769A
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Plaque is 18 x 26 "
Date Period
ca. 1900
Weight
Very heavy , This sucker is make out of hundreds (probably thousands) of hand selected pieces of solid glass. Weight including the frame is about 75 pounds.
History
I received it as a christmas gift around 20 years ago. It was apparently purchased at a charity auction for 10k from a private collection.
This is a perfect piece for a man cave. Though perfectionists will want it displayed prominently because of its interesting Italian heritage. and link to the Vatican.
This is a perfect piece for a man cave. Though perfectionists will want it displayed prominently because of its interesting Italian heritage. and link to the Vatican.
Price
10,000.00 +/-
Price Paid (If known)
10,000.00
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