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A collection of ten Italian cameo trays hidden in five simulated books, second half 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- each book: 26 by 16.5 by 4cm.; 10¼ by 6½ by 1½in.
Each an imprint of an intaglio depicting reproductions of famous sculptures by Canova, Thorvaldsen and Giambologna, works by Raphael, ancient statuary and gems
The trays are ordered as follows:
1) Liberotti impronte, Musei, 1
2) Liberotti impronte, Musei, 2
3) Paoletti impronte, Gemme antiche classiche
4) Paoletti impronte, opere antiche classice
5) 100 erotic subjects
Tray 3 labelled on the inside: Reed and Stevenson, Inc., 27 East 61st Street, New York 21, N.Y.
The trays are ordered as follows:
1) Liberotti impronte, Musei, 1
2) Liberotti impronte, Musei, 2
3) Paoletti impronte, Gemme antiche classiche
4) Paoletti impronte, opere antiche classice
5) 100 erotic subjects
Tray 3 labelled on the inside: Reed and Stevenson, Inc., 27 East 61st Street, New York 21, N.Y.