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IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY

IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY

An impressive chess table, crafted in 19th-century Italy, represents an exceptional example of decorative art with a vivid allegory of eternity, embodied both in the chess game and in the eternal city of Rome.The round tabletop, executed in the pietra dura technique (semi-precious stone inlay), is a unique panel combining a chessboard of alternating squares made of jasper, malachite, agate, lapis lazuli, and onyx, framed with micromosaic tondi depicting Roman landmarks: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peters Square, and the Roman Forum.The colorful mosaic of stones is complemented by architectural micromosaic miniatures—true masterpieces of lapidary art.The table stands on four richly carved Neo-Renaissance legs, each adorned with mascarons in the form of classical busts, spiral acanthus elements, and cross-bracing.Marks: none or not specifiedDimensions: Height – 66 cm; Top diameter – 62 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minimal signs of wearOrigin: Italy, 19th century

San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.

San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.

Gothic style desk

Gothic style desk

Beautiful display case

Beautiful display case

Porcelain vase

Glass vase Carl S Lambert

Glass vase Carl S Lambert

MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A LAPDOG GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A LAPDOG GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Pair of French gilt bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, 19th century.

Pair of French gilt bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, 19th century.

Pair of French gilt bronze sconces with two candles each, in the Louis XVI style. They are decorated with twisted, floral decor around the supporting rod - currency-shaped spirals supporting the sprouts of the candelabra. Topped with figures of putti playing trumpets. Mid or second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 42 x 26 cm.

Silver lorgnette pendant on a Platinin chain.

Silver lorgnette pendant on a Platinin chain.

Silver case

porcelain figure monkey

porcelain figure monkey

Art-deco style vase

Art-deco style vase

Near the mirror

Near the mirror

Landscape

To the church

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.Inspired by Coco Channel collection.Certificate.

WRITING DESK WITH MARQUETRY AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTS FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

WRITING DESK WITH MARQUETRY AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTS FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

Antique photo frame of the late 19th century.

Antique photo frame of the late 19th century.

Porcelain figurine Allegory of Painting. Porcelain 19th century.

Porcelain figurine Allegory of Painting. Porcelain 19th century.

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Telescope "W & J. George Ltd, London"

Telescope "W & J. George Ltd, London"

Ceramic vase

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