Intaglios.- Pichler (Johann) [Box of intaglios], 54 pieces only (of 59), cut from pale pink plaster, each with gilded frame, numbered and mounted in wooden box with hinged lid and catches to simulate a book, manuscript list of contents mounted on inside of lid, a little soiled, one or two loose or without frame, box rubbed and stained, lacking one catch, folio, Naples, [late 18th century]. ⁂ Johann/Giovanni Pichler (1734-91) was a German-Italian gem cutter, engraver and painter. Many of his intaglios were sold as antiques and it is said that even Winckelmann was deceived by his skill.
Intaglios.- Pichler (Johann) [Box of intaglios], 54 pieces only (of 59), cut from pale pink plaster, each with gilded frame, numbered and mounted in wooden box with hinged lid and catches to simulate a book, manuscript list of contents mounted on inside of lid, a little soiled, one or two loose or without frame, box rubbed and stained, lacking one catch, folio, Naples, [late 18th century]. ⁂ Johann/Giovanni Pichler (1734-91) was a German-Italian gem cutter, engraver and painter. Many of his intaglios were sold as antiques and it is said that even Winckelmann was deceived by his skill.
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