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July 2024: Premier Selections

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1000

Paoletti Impronte, (Rome) Grand Tour Intaglios, Plaster Medallions, 12 Volumes, Ca. 1840, 369 pcs

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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369 oval and round white plaster intaglios, or impronte, being miniature impressions in relief of ancient cameos, coins, medals, sculptures and portraits, mounted in 12 book form cases opening at front and back with numbered cameos identified in ink with corresponding number in ledger. Set # 86. Samples are from: Museo Vaticano, Musei de Napoli, Opere Thorvaldsen, Opere Canova, Opere Diverse and Musie Diversi. Manufactured by the Paoletti family, Bartolomeo Paoletti (1757-1834) and his son, Pietro (1801-1847). Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI

Condition

Well preserved and mounted into 12 matching volumes. All | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI