The Micromosaic technique has an ancient history.
Widespread in ancient times in the decoration of walls and floors.
To create objects decorated with this technique, the most precious materials are used, such as gold, silver, colored stone or glass paste tesserae.
The combination of tiny tiles extracted from these materials allows artists to achieve high-level chromatic and pictorial effects, with a taste for ornamental complexity and the finesse of decorative details that make the objects decorated according to this technique unique.
Since its initial phase in the world of antiques, Colasanti has paid great attention to this millenary art and for this reason the objects chosen are of the highest quality.
Widespread in ancient times in the decoration of walls and floors.
To create objects decorated with this technique, the most precious materials are used, such as gold, silver, colored stone or glass paste tesserae.
The combination of tiny tiles extracted from these materials allows artists to achieve high-level chromatic and pictorial effects, with a taste for ornamental complexity and the finesse of decorative details that make the objects decorated according to this technique unique.
Since its initial phase in the world of antiques, Colasanti has paid great attention to this millenary art and for this reason the objects chosen are of the highest quality.
Top Lots
Table with circular micromosaic top
depicting eight viewd of Rome with Plinius doves on Black Belgium marble and malachite, Rome 19th Century, sold € 33.250
Micromosaic plaque
depicting Castel Sant’Angelo view with S. Peters background, Rome 19th Century, sold € 30.000
Lacquer, tortoiseshell, yellow gold and micromosaic snuff box
Rome, 19th Century, depicting"Foro Romano", sold
€ 6.300
€ 6.300
Briar wood, yellow gold and micromosaic snuff box
19th Century, depicting the "Colosseum" view, sold
€ 8.800
€ 8.800
