Large antique Grand Tour era 8 7/8" micro mosaic picture frame with ornate raised or 3-D floral decoration and unique painter's palette shape! Standing just under 9" tall, this one has impressive size, intricate decoration AND wonderful condition! The entire piece is covered in a colorful array of flowers & foliage, created with separate glass tesserae and raised against the white mosaic mat. We have a number of really fine mid-late 1800s Italian micromosaic frames to list, each of which dates between c.1860-1900, and would have been Grand Tour souvenirs to that very early era of travelers who visited Italy. The mosaic is entirely worked in tiny bits of colored glass called "tesserae" and these are spectacular. Come and see! This one is in shape of an artist's palette, a popular form in Victorian era, and is set with bouquets of colored glass florals, all intact in this frame. The stand, backing and glass are also intact and this frame is nearly 9" tall, making it a natural choice for your collection or to have as your souvenir of your own Grand Tour trip to Italy. Fabulous old frame!. An exceptional piece, one what will impress every time you see it and we're also listing two similarly shaped smaller frames this week so, be sure to browse while you're with us. Thanks!
Very good condition, age considered. The oval glass view is a replacement with somewhat rough edges. Possibly a missing or replaced tesserae tile but, as you can see in the images, it's just gorgeous! There is one small flower at about the 10 o'clock area that has been filled and repainted to match. Original backing but the tabs seem to be glued in place so you'd have to bend them outward to insert your photo or portrait miniature and then bend back in. See images for all measurements.
