18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque

18th Century Giacomo Raffaelli Micro Mosaic Rabbit Plaque

A micro mosaic depicting a fat rabbit eating leaves set in a wooden frame. Made by the late 18th century mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli.

Signed on the reverse Giacomo Raffaelli, Roma 1794

Diameter of the micro mosaic: 2.25"
Measurements of the frame: 4.63" x 4.63"

Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy, 2016, page 120.
Christie's, London, June 3rd 2014, lot 216.
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