NICOLAS MORELLI (1771-1838): AGATE CAMEO AND PEARL BROOCH, ITALIAN SCHOOL NICOLAS MORELLI (1771-1838): BROCHE CAMÉE AGATE ET PERLES, ECOLE ITALIENNE • French import marks for 18 carat gold (750°/00) • Of oval design, centring on a carved agate cameo depicting a lady in profile, within a surround of half-pearls • Signed MORELLI on the cameo • Measurements: 5.80 x 4.50 cm • Gross weight: 51.22 grams Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION: Good, one half-pearl is deficient, light scratches throughout. Please note that the pearls have not been tested for origin. MARKS: 'MORELLI' '33.20' '33-50' This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. Nicolas Morelli (1771-1838) était un sculpteur italien renommé pour ses camées d'une grande délicatesse, taillés dans différentes pierres dures comme l'agate. Morelli se distinguait par sa précision anatomique et son sens esthétique raffiné, créant des compositions harmonieuses. Il est connu pour avoir été l'un des premiers professeurs de Benedetto Pistrucci et a été admis en 1812 à l'Accademia di San Luca. Parmi ses mécènes les plus célèbres figurent Napoléon Ier et la famille Bonaparte, François Ier d'Autriche et le comte Sommariva. Nicolas Morelli (1771-1838) was a renowned Italian sculptor known for his exquisitely crafted cameos, carved from various hard stones such as agate and sardonyx. Morelli was distinguished by his anatomical precision and refined aesthetic sense, creating harmonious compositions. He is known to be one of Benedetto Pistrucci's first teachers and in 1812 was admitted to the Accademia di San Luca. His most famous patrons included Napoleon I and the Bonaparte family, Francis I of Austria and Count Sommariva. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing