Micro-mosaic Plaque Of A Greek Dancer In Antique 19th Century Oval Frame

This beautifully crafted plaque is characteristic of micro-mosaic. The term “micro-mosaic” refers to a mosaic whose tiny elements of spun glass, fragments of colored enamel (smalti filati) or hard stones, constituting its decoration, are very finely assembled in such a way as to make the joints almost imperceptible. It is a representation of a woman in Antiquity, probably a Greek dancer playing with her veil and her dress. The whole is beautifully crafted, of high quality and large in size. We can admire the technique in the rendering of the face and in the draping of the dress. The plaque is fixed on a copper support that can be seen in the last photo. The plaque was probably reframed later in a 19th century frame with gilding, you will notice classic wear and friction on this frame. The plaque is in fair condition, however we report small losses, a few cracks, nothing prohibitive. Our numerous photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the object. For the condition, please detail the photos. Do not hesitate to zoom in. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Frame Height: 30.2 cm Width: 26.3 cm Thickness: 3 cm Artwork Height: 19.5 cm Width: 15.3 cm A5383