Details
A late 18th or early 19th Century hardstone intaglio by Santarelli, depicting a classical nymph, in gold ring mount, with reeded border, the intaglio signed SANTARELLI, with accompanying manuscript notes of provenance.
See Plate 4
See Plate 4
Further details
Giovanni Antonio Santarelli (1759-1826) worked in Florence during the latter part of his life and is said to have collaborated in the production of the Poniatowski gems, specimens of his work are described in B.M.Cat of Engraved Gems of the Post-classical periods under no.118.