Design for the mounting of an Antique vase
Draughtsman: Unknown
The vase appears to be made in cameo glass and is of Roman style. The mounts are in Renaissance/ Mannerist style
History note: Sir J.C. Robinson (Lugt 1433) perhaps part of lot 439 in the Robinson Sale, Christie's, 14 May 1902
Height: 165 mm
Width: 275 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1910-03) by Newton Robinson, C. E.
Previously considered to be 17th century and possibly German; could be by Castellani or Giuliano or another jeweller of the mid-nineteenth century. The vase is said to be in the Hermitage, so it could even be Russian
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Pen, brown ink and watercolour on paper
Accession number: 3162
Primary reference Number: 5826
Lugt: 1433
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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