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18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque

$40,000
£30,387.88
€35,445.90
CA$57,298.50
A$58,127.47
CHF 33,062.40
MX$706,188.88
NOK 388,838.61
SEK 390,186.43
DKK 265,022.76

About the Item

18th Century Hunting Eagle Micro Mosaic Plaque A micro mosaic set in silver depicting an eagle grasping a rabbit. The design is a recreation of a part of the title page of "Various Birds & Beasts Drawn From Life" by Francis Barlow, a 17th century painter and engraver. Circa 1780 - 1800 Accompanied by original fitted box Micro Mosaic Measurements: 3.2" x 2" Original Fitted Box Measurements: 3.63" x 2.38" Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy, 2016, page 124. Bonham's, London, November 12th 2014, lot 44.
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Length: 3.2 in (81.28 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780-1800
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU731320243342

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