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Mar 2023
19th century Italian mosaic panel set to go to auction in Ripon
An early 19th century Italian micro-mosaic panel that came to light at a valuation event could make up to £7,000 at auction in Ripon.
The panel depicts the Roman Temple of Vesta and will be presented at Elstob Auctioneers’ antiques sale on Wednesday, April 5.
It measures 23cm by 30cm, which is large for a panel of this type, and is mounted in a broad ornate gilt frame
The Temple of Vesta was an ancient Roman shrine dedicated to the goddess of the hearth, the remains of which are found in the southeast of the Roman Forum beside the Atrium Vestae.
Serving as the temple of the Vestal Virgins - the priestesses dedicated to Vesta - the Temple of Vesta housed an eternal flame, which represented the everlasting nature of the Roman state. If the flame were extinguished, this would indicate bad fortunes for Rome.
David Elstob
David Elstob, auction house director, said:
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The panel has a guide price of £5,000 to £7,000.
More information on the auction and antiques for sale can be found at the Elstob Auctioneers website.
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