The Marlborough Gem
Publisher: Hedges, Edward
Folding fan of the cameo of the wedding of Cupid and Psyche. The couple are standing to the left with a basket of fruit above them, while the reserves are with a medallion containing a vase.
Hand coloured stipple engraving on carved and pierced bone sticks.
History note: Schreiber/Cust p. 77 no. 74 (SE57) Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 61
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1781
Sticks
composed of
bone
Leaf
Accession number: M.372-2015
Primary reference Number: 204942
Sale number: 61
74 (SE57)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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