La Petite Gallery: Would you wear a Cameo?

Monday, March 20, 2017

Would you wear a Cameo?

The word Cameo is thought to come from the Hebrew word kamea ( amulet)

The Cameo is shrouded in history
and mystery. Greece and Rome
had cameos of agate
Shell came much later. Carvers can still be
found near Naples. Maybe you have a signed Cameo . Hold it to the light and hope you find a name Like:
Benito Ruolalo - Garofolo or Gaglione

The cup of Ptole was from Alexandria during the First century. It was stolen in 1804. When found it was missing the Gold base and Gems. The Queen of France is said to have used it as a chalice for Communion.
It is a masterpiece of antiquity

This is a cameo agate Claudia

Set almost the feel of Wedgwood

This is a shell Cameo
Princess Diana's

The Gold Sheperdress

This gorgeous gold framed lady with a bird is carved from Sardonyx

This is my favorite cameo. Carved from quarry Ivory

3 comments:

Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 21, 2017 at 12:47 AM
Yes! I would definitely wear a cameo! I love the Princess Diana one! I have one - an imitation, but I love it anyway. Such beautiful cameos you have shared here. Happy Spring! x Karen
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joannaMarch 21, 2017 at 10:13 PM
These are all beautiful, I have a small collection inherited from my mother, from her mother. I will have to hold them up to the light to see if any are signed.
Nice post Yvonne,
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Lady Di TnMarch 24, 2017 at 12:05 PM
Thanks for enhancing my knowledge. Peace
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Yvonne started painting and drawing in High School in Houston Texas. She earned extra money drawing insects in science class for classmates.
Yvonne's mother encouraged her to attend art classes at the Art Museum in Houston in the 1960's.
After her marriage she moved to Miami Beach, while living on Palm Island she continued her education in art, and Design. Also studied with notable artist from the area.
Yvonne was painted by friend Florence Taylor Kushner, from Boston and in women's Who's Who. Florence painted many famous families. Yvonne was lucky enough to receive private tutoring from her.
In the 1970's she went to Interior Design School .
Years later she started her own Interior Design firm named 'Chez Moi Interior's.
Yvonne continued painting and showing her work at Beau Arts in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Also she exhibited her work in North Carolina, the Florida Keys, and at the Childers Art Gallery on Las Olas Blvd (Ft. Lauderdale).
Yvonne won the prestigious 'Hortt Art Competition Award' at the Museum of Ft.Lauderdale, Florida. This work of art remained on display for several months at the Museum. Over the years Yvonne has entered many competitions winning countless blue ribbons.
A trip to Paris, and a stay in Monmarte where she spent time with a few choice artist's changed her views toward her own art work.
Art is truly an expression of experience and love to her.
She likes her work to show a moment in time or tell a story.
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