Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art, the Property of J. Pierpont Morgan

Formed by ten alconciles and fourteen hazelnuts, which increase in size from the ends to the center; they are strung on red cotton ribbon (new) tied at the ends. In the center, pat...

Slightly oval sheet, with a frame composed of a zig-zag ribbon, cordondillo and eight cast iron fleurons, the upper one perforated to serve as a handle. Part of the frame and one o...

Necklace composed of nineteen bollagras of various sizes with varied decorations based on circles of thread and spheres. They alternate with five filigree balls and eight alconcile...

They are two solid, circular plaques with engraved decoration; on one side, Virgin crowned and nimbus, holding in her right arm the naked Child, and with glory. Also on a backgroun...

Frans van Mieris was one of the most highly esteemed painters of his day. According to Houbraken he studied with Jacob Toorenvliet, with the portraitist and history painter Abraham...

Ghirlandaio began his career as a goldsmith. According to Vasari: “from the habit of constantly drawing, [he] acquired great agility, skill and deftness, so that many say that whil...