MORELLI (Ital.) Gem-engraver of the early part of the nineteenth century, who worked for Napoleon I. Some of the cameos, forming part of the Napoleon relics, which were stolen from the Liverpool Museum, in April 1905, were by this artist. These objects are thus described : 1. A ring set with sardonyx-cameo portrait of Napoleon, laureated head and classical costume. The cameo is set off with small diamonds, and the ring was a gift from Napoleon and Marie Louise to Madame Ney, Princess of Moskowa. 2. A snuff-box, 3 1/2 in. by 2 1/2in., made of vari-coloured enamels and beautifully chased gold, with a sardonyx set in the lid, carved with cameo containing portraits of Napoleon, Marie Louise, and the young King of Rome, and signed MORELLI. Lapis lazuli, small diamonds, and other valuable stones had been called into ornamental requisition for the box, which was a present to Marshal Ney, Prince of Moskowa, from Napoleon and Marie Louise at the same time as the ring was given to Madame Ney. 3. A gold seal with miniature military accoutrements adorning the handle, and set with a cornelian upon which the initial " N " and the Imperial eagle had been engraved in intaglio. The lower part of the seal opens, displaying a small recess, which is said to have held the private seal of Napoleon. Pistrucci was apprenticed to Morelli.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
MICHELOZZO, MICHELOZZI
MICHELOZZO, MICHELOZZI (Ital.). Florentine Sculptor and Architect, born in 1391, died in 1462. Vasari in his description of the pictures in the Palazzo Vecchio, says, speaking of the portrait of Santi Bentivoglio : "I have made it after the medal from the hand of Michelozzo Michelozzi. This medal has not come down to us. But Armand, and after him, Heiss have ascribed to Michelozzo, a medal of Cosimo the Elder (illustrated), formerly attributed to Pisanello, and now given to Niccolo Fiorentino, b...
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MICHELOZZO, MICHELOZZI (Ital.). Florentine Sculptor and Architect, born in 1391, died in 1462. Vasari in his description of the pictures in the Palazzo Vecchio, says, speaking of the portrait of Santi Bentivoglio : "I have made it after the medal from the hand of Michelozzo Michelozzi. This medal has not come down to us. But Armand, and after him, Heiss have ascribed to Michelozzo, a medal of Cosimo the Elder (illustrated), formerly attributed to Pisanello, and now given to Niccolo Fiorentino, b...
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MILANO, AMADEO DA
MILANO, AMADEO DA (Ital.). Goldsmith, and Medallist, who died in 1483 ; probably the same person as AMADIO D'ANTONIO AMADIO DA CASTRONAGO, and the father of Pietro da Milano. Citadella states that he was Engraver of coins to the Este family at Ferrara. Two medals are preserved of this artist; the one bears a Portrait of Lionello d'Este. Lynx; and the other that of Borso d'Este. Leda and the swan. They are both signed : AMAD. MEDIOLAN. ARIFEX. FECIT. The obverses of these two medals were used in...
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MILANO, AMADEO DA (Ital.). Goldsmith, and Medallist, who died in 1483 ; probably the same person as AMADIO D'ANTONIO AMADIO DA CASTRONAGO, and the father of Pietro da Milano. Citadella states that he was Engraver of coins to the Este family at Ferrara. Two medals are preserved of this artist; the one bears a Portrait of Lionello d'Este. Lynx; and the other that of Borso d'Este. Leda and the swan. They are both signed : AMAD. MEDIOLAN. ARIFEX. FECIT. The obverses of these two medals were used in...
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MILANO, PIETRO DA
MILANO, PIETRO DA (Ital.). Milanese Sculptor and Medallist, who flourished circ. 1450-1473. H. de La Tour has established that this artist is the same person as PIETRO DI GIOVANNI DA VARESE or DA COMO, nephew of Baltramo di Martino da Varese, sculptor and architect. Pietro da Milano, whose name occurs also as PIETRO DE MARTINO DA MILANO, or PETRUS DE MEDIOLANO, was engaged in the service of king René of Anjou, at about the same time as Francesco Laurana (1430-1501). He modelled and cast six Port...
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MILANO, PIETRO DA (Ital.). Milanese Sculptor and Medallist, who flourished circ. 1450-1473. H. de La Tour has established that this artist is the same person as PIETRO DI GIOVANNI DA VARESE or DA COMO, nephew of Baltramo di Martino da Varese, sculptor and architect. Pietro da Milano, whose name occurs also as PIETRO DE MARTINO DA MILANO, or PETRUS DE MEDIOLANO, was engaged in the service of king René of Anjou, at about the same time as Francesco Laurana (1430-1501). He modelled and cast six Port...
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MILIC, NIKL
MILIC, NIKL (Bohem.). Goldsmith, and Mint-engraver at Joachimsthal, 1545-1573; he also engraved coin-dies for the Mint of Prague, circ. 1568. The first mention of his name occurs in 1540 when he is named amongst the town councillors of Thal. His medallic productions are numerous and remind one of the later works of the artist who signs G.W. The Vienna Mint Museum preserves several dies by this Master. By him is a Portrait-medal of the Mint-master Sebastian von Weitmühle, executed in 1542-43, and...
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MILIC, NIKL (Bohem.). Goldsmith, and Mint-engraver at Joachimsthal, 1545-1573; he also engraved coin-dies for the Mint of Prague, circ. 1568. The first mention of his name occurs in 1540 when he is named amongst the town councillors of Thal. His medallic productions are numerous and remind one of the later works of the artist who signs G.W. The Vienna Mint Museum preserves several dies by this Master. By him is a Portrait-medal of the Mint-master Sebastian von Weitmühle, executed in 1542-43, and...
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