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Attributed to Luigi Michelini — Cameo with Omphale in the guise of Hercules
Attributed to Luigi Michelini

Cameo with Omphale in the guise of Hercules

This cameo depicting Omphale in the guise of Hercules is attributed to Luigi Michelini. The work exemplifies the decorative arts tradition of cameo carving with classical mythological subject matter. The piece demonstrates the artist's skill in miniature representation and narrative composition.

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European Sculpture & Works of Art

June 26, 2024

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 232

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Attributed to Luigi Michelini, Cameo with Omphale in the guise of Hercules

This cameo depicting Omphale in the guise of Hercules is attributed to Luigi Michelini. The work exemplifies the decorative arts tradition of cameo carving with classical mythological subject matter. The piece demonstrates the artist's skill in miniature representation and narrative composition.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Decorative Arts, Italian, Elegant, Hercules, Agate, Classical Mythology, Figurative, Cameo, Renaissance