Francesco Quirini
Medal
mid 16th century (made)
mid 16th century (made)
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This bronze medal is made by Giovanni dal Cavino (1500-1570) in the mid 16th century in Florence.
It depcits the bust of Francesco Quirini of Venice.
It depcits the bust of Francesco Quirini of Venice.
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Title | Francesco Quirini (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, made by Giovanni del Cavino, in the mid 16th century in Florence |
Physical description | Medal depicts the bust of Francesco Quirini of Venice and on the reverse the Roman wolf and twins. |
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Historical context | Another version was sold at Sotheby's London, Coins and Medals sale, July 5, 1994, lot no. 25 (£ 396) |
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Summary | This bronze medal is made by Giovanni dal Cavino (1500-1570) in the mid 16th century in Florence. It depcits the bust of Francesco Quirini of Venice. |
Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects Acquired in the Year 1857. In: Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, Arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol I. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868, p. 24 |
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Accession number | 4573-1857 |
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Record created | May 7, 2009 |
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