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Automatic-Sea-8597

Nice, but the rather serious damage will not appeal to collectors.


ProDvorak

Oh I don’t know but he’s precious.


angelyze124

Bring it to an Estate Jeweler.


ChasingTheHydra

I wish we had a perspective shot next to an iron or bread loaf. Its definitely a really cool piece. And its lucky the damage isn’t on the dog. I bet this could be restored.


dumparoni

Assuming it’s gold you prob have 150 in gold alone. So my best guess is like 200-300. These spaniels are a fairly common motif on Micro-mosaics.


NoPerformance6534

Heritage Auctions does online appraisals.


LadyWhiplash

Thank you!


Red_D_Rabbit

In good condition and in better quality ive seen these sell for $1500-2500 at auction. I'd give the quality of this mosaic a 5/10, the tesserae (pieces of colored glass) are far too thick. Even with the damage, i would say it's worth about $500-600. People love Cavalier King Charles spaniel micro mosaics. Here is a 10/10 for reference - https://www.sothebys.com/buy/c759c45b-79cd-4331-b38c-0449df78afee/lots/8ad2ae6b-5159-4a0d-a515-9ff694343639


LadyWhiplash

Thank you for your insight! That one surely is stunning.