Very fine micro-mosaic decorated with drinking doves, known - Lot 180

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Very fine micro-mosaic decorated with drinking doves, known - Lot 180
Very fine micro-mosaic decorated with drinking doves, known as "Pliny's doves" after the pavement discovered in Hadrian's villa in Tivoli. Rome, circa 1800. In a black and gilded wood frame. Height: 5 cm - Width: 7.5 cm The fine craftsmanship of this micro-mosaic allows it to be attributed to the workshop of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). This refined object was one of the souvenirs that art lovers, collectors, writers and traveling artists brought back from Italy on their "grand tour".
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