ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MICRO MOSAIC WOMAN 22K GOLD BROOCH 183 Start Price USD 12,000.00 Current Price USD 12,000.00 Time Left 27 days 21 hours 25 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 07, 2008 End Time Thursday, February 05, 2009 Location Boca Raton, Florida See more about 'ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MICRO MOSAIC WOMAN 22K GOLD BROOCH 183' Description brendaginsberg Store        Antique Georgian micromosaic brooch with very rare depiction of a woman as a miniature portrait, set in 22 carat gold in the Etruscan Revival style. Circa 1830-40. Measures 2 inches long. Outstanding, museum quality micro mosaic, so subtly done that it appears as an oil painting, smoothe to the touch. Tiny tesserae, finely connected to form the image of a woman, dressed in semi Classic Roman robes, typical of the Neo Classical taste of the period. The woman is clearly a historic figure - reminiscent of the great Byzantine mozaic of the Empress Theodora, Justinian's wife. She wears a white turban set with gold and jewels, a white robe with Royal blue shawl and scarlet sash. She also wears fingerless gloves. Her jewellery includes dangle earrings, a brooch set in the turban and her eyes are underlined with black make-up. The gold mount frame tests for at least 18 carat and probably 22k. Fine granulation and filigree decoration in rings around the oval that slopes inwards, drawing attention to the central figure. The mount is in the Etruscan Revival style with a similar mount shown for a micromosaic Spaniel done by Castellani (plate 56 of Castellani and Giuliano by Geoffrey C Munn). Very good condition. No chips/cracks/losses/restoration found. See THeodora page 49 of book on Costume and Fashion by James Laver.  Please see my other items for auction on Ebay. Feel free to ask questions at antiques@brendaginsberg.com - preferably well before the auction ends. I will not answer emails via the ebay system, which is way too cumbersome and time-consuming.  Check out my other eBay auctions! Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers Please read our TERMS & CONDITIONS below: Florida residents to pay State sales tax. Payment may be made using personal check, money order (postal or bank), cash, wire transfer. Reserve: Please email us about our reserve policy. Our return policy: 1) If the item is not as described, and so stated in writing by a recognised authority in the field, and we are notified within 7 days of receipt of item, we will refund the full purchase price following return of the item in same condition as it left here. We are not responsible for shipping costs . 2) If the buyer wishes to return the item because he changed his mind, we will take a restocking charge following return of the item in same condition as it left here. We are not responsible for shipping cost. Shipping: we use UPS domestic service and USPO for international. Domestic shipping and handling will be free, but insurance is buyer's responsibility. Overseas insurance may be limited by foreign post office. For any other shipping arrangements, please contact us. Buyer is responsible for knowing shipping prohibitions and restrictions in his/her country - we will look them up for you if you need help. Questions? antiques@brendaginsberg.com Place a Bid!