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Cameo portrait of George IV as Prince Regent

Benedetto Pistrucci, c. 1816

A cameo carved with the head of George IV in profile to the left, the fillet in his hair tied loosely in a bow at the back. The cameo still has its original fitted leather case. Pistrucci became chief meadallist for Royal Mint in 1828. Designed coins for George III and IV as well as coronation medals for George IV and Queen Victoria and one to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo.

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Title of artwork, date

Cameo portrait of George IV as Prince Regent, c. 1816

Date supported

1980

Medium and material

Brown & white onyx cameo

Dimensions

3.9 x 3.6 cm

Grant

2250

Total cost

9000

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