But other commesso cameos were carved by Lamant, as we have discussed previously.
My commesso cameo is carved by Michelini.
Thanks for the Tassie number. Now I am confused about what the cameo subject is. Plato seems like an unusual option, but the butterfly wings are...
Absolutely beautiful! I wonder if it is a Michelini?
Thank you! I think that particular depiction is very beautiful and graceful.
I could not get a good picture of it because it is so light, but there is an upward stroke to complete the 8. But I could be wrong....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I purchased this cameo because of the joyful movement of dancing figures. It is signed Michelini on the reverse and dated 1819.
As always, Bronwyn, you supply food for thought. Gerhard could not confirm they were 16-17th century, and he said they could be fakes made in the...
I bought an auction lot of 15 cameos a while back. There are a few from the lot that this group would find interesting. Here is one of three...
GOOD ONE!!!:p:):joyful:
Yes, Blue Ribbon Rarities (Numismatics). I have dealt with them and their listings before. I think they are using AI to write their listings now....
I told them almost a year ago what this was and explained the specific part of The Tempest, but no change to the listing.
Wow! That's amazing.
Here is where I found Lupi's advertisement on page 122:...
Yes, I never saw any incolay cufflinks! And we probably were bringing the same ones to her. :) I also saw that the gems database is being...
I remember reading this when it came out and I also talked to Claudia Wagner, who worked there and at the Classical Art Research Centre (Oxford...
Hi Bronwyn, I used Google books and found this, which is where the except came from. The entire book is available for download. (YAY!) There is...
I am watching both of those, too. If you intend to bid, please let me know and I will not.
https://drouot.com/app-friendly/l/31282671 Umberto of Italy by Gaetano Lupi- this cameo up for auction yesterday. I had not seen this signature...
No, the auction house couldn't read the signature.
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