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MICROMOSAIC BROOCH WITH FRUIT STILL LIFE ON...
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This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in Darnestown, Maryland. The auction has 7 days remaining. BidProwl's deal score puts it at 8/100, which scores below the median for general surplus.
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BLACK ONYX. <br><b>Name</b><br><br>MICROMOSAIC BROOCH WITH FRUIT STILL LIFE ON BLACK ONYX<br><br><b>Description</b><br><br>Length: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm), Width: 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm), Weight: 24.3 g<br><br>This refined micromosaic brooch features a richly detailed fruit still life set against a black onyx ground, framed in a polished gold mount. The composition includes pomegranates, pears, apples, and various leaves, all executed in finely cut glass tesserae. The subtle variation of color, texture, and depth demonstrates remarkable technical skill, evoking the realism of classical still life painting within a miniature format.<br><br>Micromosaic jewelry like this was highly sought after in the 19th century, particularly by travelers on the Grand Tour, and remains prized today for its artistry ...