Niccolo Morelli | Broche camée sardonyx et demi-perles fines | Sardonyx cameo and half natural pearl brooch
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March 21, 05:28 PM GMT
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1,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Niccolo Morelli | Broche camée sardonyx et demi-perles fines
Niccolo Morelli | sardonyx cameo and half natural pearl
Le camée ovale en sardonyx représentant le profil d'une Bacchante, entourée de demi-perles fines, les initiales "J A" gravées au revers, dimensions 40 x 35 mm environ, gravée Morelli, poinçons français pour l'or 18K (750°/00), poids brut 23.36 g, 19ème siècle.
The oval sardonyx cameo depicting the profile of a Bacchante, framed with half natural pearl, initials 'J A' engraved at the reverse, measuring approximately 40 x 35mm, engraved Morelli, French assay marks for 18 carat gold, gross weight 23.36 grams; 19th century.
Nicolo Morelli (1771-1838) is renowned for his cameo portraits. Napoleon I was one of his patrons as were other members of the Bonaparte family. A cameo attributed by himself is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (inv. no. 40.20.45). Nicolo Morelli is known to be one of Benedetto Pistrucci's first teachers.
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