Sold for:
$1,896
$1,896
Three Italian Micromosaic Crosses, early 20th century, all on white metal ground, possibly nickel, two mounted with carved ivory crucifixes, inlaid with various micromosaic vignettes of birds, wheat, Catholic motifs, and scenes of Rome, two lg. 12 1/4, one lg. 14 in. One with loss to Christ's arm. The nail has also been removed from the micromosaic. Shrinkage cracks to ivory and chip to beard. Spots of verdigris to metal. Other ivory figure lacking nail in feet. The third with spots of corrosion to metal. All with scattered minor chips to micromosaics.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-01-14
