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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

Pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1900s.

Pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1900s.

Engraving "Tsar Ivan the Terrible"

Engraving "Tsar Ivan the Terrible"

Porcelain plaque. Russia.

Porcelain plaque. Russia.

Val St. Lambert Crystal fruit bowl

Val St. Lambert Crystal fruit bowl

Act

Lilac

Landscape with wall posts

Landscape with wall posts

Autumn landscape

Autumn landscape

Landscape with a mill

Landscape with a mill

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.

Carved, wooden easel of the turn of the 19th-20th centuries in neo-rococo style.

Carved, wooden easel of the turn of the 19th-20th centuries in neo-rococo style.

Carved showcase-table of gilded wood, in the spirit of Napoleon III, late 19th century.

Carved showcase-table of gilded wood, in the spirit of Napoleon III, late 19th century.

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century

Glass vase from the Art Nouveau era.

Glass vase from the Art Nouveau era.

Russian silver snuffbox with niello. Russia, 19th century.

Russian silver snuffbox with niello. Russia, 19th century.

Painted Meissen porcelain decorative plate

Painted Meissen porcelain decorative plate

Ceramic ashtray Monkey

Ceramic ashtray Monkey

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.

Figurative composition

Figurative composition

Janis Sudmalis

GOLD COIN OF 7.5 RUBLES, 1897, WITH THE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS II

GOLD COIN OF 7.5 RUBLES, 1897, WITH THE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS II

PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

Still life Roses by T. Franz

Still life Roses by T. Franz

Kuznetsov porcelain casket with gilding

Kuznetsov porcelain casket with gilding

Porcelain plate with painting

Porcelain plate with painting

Porcelain figure Couple

Porcelain figure Couple

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