Andreas Clemens Eckardt (1769-1809) German, late 18th century

representing Cupid (twice), Hebe, Cupid and Psyche, Minerva, Neptune and Mercury

Overall the condition of the cameos and the mounts is good with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. All of the mounts have some small areas of tarnishing to the reverse. There is some particular wear to the surface of the Cupid looking to its right. There is a small chip to the left side of the base of the other Cupid. There is a small chip to the left side of the base of the Cupid and Psyche, and there are losses to the spear, helmet, and left side of the base and naturally occurring craquelure to the reverse of Minerva. There is a chip to the left side of the base of Mercury.
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These cameos bear the minute signature of the sculptor and gem-carver Andreas Clemens Eckardt. Sponsored by the bishops of Würzburg, Eckardt trained at the Academy in Stuttgart and joined Antonio Canova's studio in Rome in 1796. Shortly before his death he was named Professor of Fine Arts by the Fürstprimas of the Confederation of the Rhine in Aschaffenburg.