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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

White gold bracelet with diamond flower links.

White gold bracelet with diamond flower links.

Flemish School, Birds Feeding in Nest, Late 18th Century, Oil on Panel

Flemish School, Birds Feeding in Nest, Late 18th Century, Oil on Panel

Juri Saarikoski (Finland, Born 1961), Portrait of His Dying Father, 1983

Juri Saarikoski (Finland, Born 1961), Portrait of His Dying Father, 1983

Russian School, 18th Century: Man Combing His Hair, Oil on Canvas

Russian School, 18th Century: Man Combing His Hair, Oil on Canvas

Plates Angels 2 pcs.

Plates Angels 2 pcs.

Porcelain figurine Girl with a fish

Porcelain figurine Girl with a fish

Earthenware vessel

Earthenware vessel

Showcase Louis XV style.

Showcase Louis XV style.

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Ring in white gold 750 with diamonds.

Ring in white gold 750 with diamonds.

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.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Still life Flowers in a jug. Anna Snellman. Finland, 1884-1962

Still life Flowers in a jug. Anna Snellman. Finland, 1884-1962

Womens Vacheron Constantin 1972 Series Diamond Rose Gold Watch.

Womens Vacheron Constantin 1972 Series Diamond Rose Gold Watch.

Pair of Vases Gallant Age.

Pair of Vases Gallant Age.

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Rare RPR plate with rose decoration

Rare RPR plate with rose decoration

Murano glass vase

Murano glass vase

Red glass decanter with five glasses

Red glass decanter with five glasses

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg in the colors of the Sevres manufactory. Decorated with vignettes with cupids on a blue background. Large vignettes symmetrically show cupids leaning on a shield with a crown and monograms AM, crowning with wreaths of roses. In small vignettes - the love joys of a cupid kissing a dove and a putti, in a pink scarf, playing with a wand. At the top, the motif of two intertwined wreaths - denoting the merging of ecstasies. Painting, decal with painting, gilding. Height: 18 cm. Seversk brand with the letter S. 20th century.

Landscape

Collection of drawings Fixation of thoughts

Collection of drawings Fixation of thoughts

Unique mantel clock, made of glass and bronze. Royal Russia. Early 19th century.

Unique mantel clock, made of glass and bronze. Royal Russia. Early 19th century.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

Babylonian Talmud, sections Tractate Yevamot and Giphot Alfas. Russia 19th century.

Babylonian Talmud, sections Tractate Yevamot and Giphot Alfas. Russia 19th century.

Silver serving set: fork and knife in their own case. Riga 1908-1917.

Silver serving set: fork and knife in their own case. Riga 1908-1917.

Platinum ring with emerald and diamonds.

Platinum ring with emerald and diamonds.

Set of glasses 12 pcs

Set of glasses 12 pcs

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