-Germano Nino D'Antonio 1970 Renaissance Revival Medallion In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Medallion designed by Nino D'Antonio Germano.
Beautiful piece of jewelry art, created in Roma Italy by the jeweler sculptor Nino D'Antonio Germano. This fantastic medallion was crafted in the classical renaissance Revival style, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured and polished finishes. Made up with free forms shapes and fitted on top with a movable ring of 14mm to wear in a chain or necklace.
Weight: 14.70 Grams, (9.42 Dwt).
Measurements: 28 mm by 45 mm (1.10 x 1.77 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "GERMANO 18KT .750 ITALY *157ROMA".
Nino D'Antonio Germano
He was an Italian sculptor and jeweler. Was born into the Alfonsi jewelry family in the 1926. He lived above the family workshop in the via dei Giubbonari in Rome, as a child he learn the traditional method of making jewelry. His work included the traditional method of lost wax casting, which involve the destruction of the original wax sculpture. the plaster cast from each piece can be used only one time, resulting that each piece of jewelry are unique. Germano focused on classical themes as his inspiration, from the ancients Greeks, the Romans and the Italian renaissance. Germano was also a highly accomplished bronze sculptor, drawer and a painter. In all these disciplines, he looked back to the classical themes, following the tradition of the artist jewelers at that period. First typified by Benvenuto Cellini and Donatello in the 16th century. His crude sculptures have a reminiscence of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. He produced works of extreme quality and individuality, elevating him to be considered among the finest artist-jewelers.
Literature: Nino D'Antonio Germano, Ars Maior, Roma 1974, Pp 103, 114-115 for similar examples illustrated. S. Brecker (translator), Nino D'Antonio Germano studio, catalog book, pp. 118-119.
Provenance: A private collection of artist-jewelry in Palm Beach, Florida.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this medallion is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P091023XIEN/.3533
