Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR ITALIAN PIETRA

ANTIQUE GRAND TOUR ITALIAN PIETRA DURA MOSAIC PICTURE - An antique early 19th-century Italian mosaic picture executed in pietra dura technique, an inlay of cut and fitted, highly polished colored mineral stones. Grand Tour era. The artwork depicts a chicken pecking food. The Grand Tour was the 17th to early 19th-century custom of a traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination, undertaken by upper-class young European men. Grand Tour Souvenirs, Handcrafted Stonework, Decorative Art For Interior Design. Dimensions 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good antique condition. Chip on edge. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.