Table with Micromosaic top, Michelangelo Barberi (attributed to, 1787–1867), Italy, c. 1850
Exceptional table with an Italian micromosaic top and Viennese base made of fire-gilded bronze. The table top is decorated with a detailed micromosaic in the form of a flower bouquet with doves, surrounded by other bouquets of different botanical species.
The excellent quality and workmanship of the table suggests that it was made for a special occasion; the subject matter, with doves and delicate flowers, could make it an engagement or wedding gift.
Provenance:
Austrian high nobility. According to the previous owner, the table belonged to the youngest daughter of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Elisabeth, Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria, and her husband Archduke Franz Salvator. It was kept in their hunting lodge in Gaming, Austria.
Dimensions
- Height
- 76.5 cm(30 in)
- Diameter
- 80 cm(31½ in)
Table with Micromosaic top, Michelangelo Barberi (attributed to, 1787–1867), Italy, c. 1850
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Exceptional table with an Italian micromosaic top and Viennese base made of fire-gilded bronze. The table top is decorated with a detailed micromosaic in the form of a flower bouquet with doves, surrounded by other bouquets of different botanical species.
The excellent quality and workmanship of the table suggests that it was made for a special occasion; the subject matter, with doves and delicate flowers, could make it an engagement or wedding gift.
Provenance:
Austrian high nobility. According to the previous owner, the table belonged to the youngest daughter of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Elisabeth, Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria, and her husband Archduke Franz Salvator. It was kept in their hunting lodge in Gaming, Austria.
| Units | H | DIA |
|---|---|---|
| EU cm | 76.5 | 80 |
| US in | 30 | 31½ |
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