Nicolo MORELLI (1771-1838) - Lot 72

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Nicolo MORELLI (1771-1838) - Lot 72
Nicolo MORELLI (1771-1838) Portrait of a woman as Flora Rare hardstone cameo depicting a young woman in profile, in the antique style, with a crown in her hair. Signed and brooch-mounted. Set in 750°/00 yellow gold with eight pearls. Gross weight: 29.3 g Nicolo Morelli, renowned lapidary and member of the Académie de Saint-Luc, master of the famous Benedetto Pistrucci, worked for the imperial family, for whom he produced numerous cameo portraits, as well as for many great collectors. Literature: L. Forrer, Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, London, 1902-1930, vol IV, p.147 Engraved stones: cameos, intaglios and rings from the Guy Ladrière collection, Éditions Mare & Martin, 2022
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