Shell Cameo, Gold Brooch, Luigi Saulini. ...

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Shell Cameo, Gold Brooch, Luigi Saulini
The pictorial shell cameo depicts characters, people and Classic themes, including: from William Shakespeare's A Mid Summer Night's Dream, Tatiana, the queen of the fairies; Plato and Aristotle; together with The Cupid Vendor, set in 14k gold. The cameo is signed Saulini. Gross weight 39.50 grams.
Dimensions: 4-1/2 inches x 1-5/8 inches
*Note: Luigi Saulini (Italian, 1819-1893)

Condition Report*:

Designer: Luigi Saulini
Gem Type: Helmet Shell
Gem Average Clarity: Good
Gem Shape: Arched Rectangle
Gem Count: 1 - 25
Overall Condition: Very Good
Notes: An amazing piece of art history attributed to a recognized artist. The cameo has a lovely soft curve to showcase the fresco-style work. The frame is not original to the cameo which makes one wonder in what form this cameo may have originally been worn (perhaps in a tiara?)


Luigi Saulini: Luigi Saulini (1819 - 1893) and his father, Tommaso (1793 - 1864), owned and operated a cameo-carving workshop in Rome from 1830 to 1883. They produced carved portraits as well as ambitious compositions based on Classical sculptures or contemporary Neo-classical subjects.

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