DESCRIPTION: A pair of antique Italian micro mosaics. Each features black slate borders with inlaid malachite tiles enveloping the inlaid micro mosaic renderings. The first rendering depicts a river running through a bridge, leading to a structure seen in the distance. The other is a rendering of a large Italian villa. Both are intricately detailed and inlaid. Set in ornate rococo gilded floral motif frames.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: Italy
DIMENSIONS:(With Frames) H:10.5" L:12.5" (Without Frames) H:5" L:5.65"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.