Well, the universe smiled on me today. I had bought a cameo with an unreadable signature on the front. There were very few bidders. When I got it...
I just got a gadget that I find very helpful. It is an illuminated stand magnifier. It is an Eschenbach VisoLux+. I found it on eBoo for $25....
She is stunning. The carving makes wonderful use of the stone's layers. It is such a delicate carving. All I can say is WOW!
Glad you got her! She looks great. Of course, I am envious, but glad I lost to a worthy opponent. I only have one Verge, which I have shown before.
@Vector she is absolutely lovely!!! I was watching her during the auction and I am so glad she went to someone who will enjoy her. If you have...
Here's an uninteresting cameo with an interesting setting. Currently on eBoo, but ending soon. Shipping from Argentina. I love the frame. [ATTACH]
Thanks for the links to the discussion of Russian cameos. You have a little bit of everything in your collection. :D:D:D
HaHa! Now I can't unsee that!
No, unfortunately not. I looked but couldn't find anything.
Both of these are lovely. You have such a nice collection.
That is a beautiful cameo, @bluumz! Lucky you!
You are welcome! Yes, the unset cameos are all shell, not hardstone. I am so glad I know the difference!
I agree, the Zeus cameo is the best Tignani I have ever seen. There were some beautiful pieces of jewelry in that auction, both cameo and...
Hi @sassafras! If you fall into the cameo rabbit hole, you will find that often auction houses are incorrect in their descriptions. This forum is...
This Tignani cameo generated an eye-popping result at an auction last week! Over $17,000 including the buyer's premium. Both it and the setting...
Yes, I agree with your analysis of Carl, Phillip and Rudolph. But as we know, sometimes people dabbled in pursuits other than the ones they are...
@Bronwen, I think you may be right. When I looked at it initially, I took the spear to be the female's accoutrement, because it was carved in the...
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