A very rare double-sided carnelian intaglio by Luigi Michelini, mounted in gold as a swivel ring, French c.1810 .

Minerva to one side, Perseus to the other. There are initials to each side - Λ Μ by Minerva, ΡΥΧ by Perseus.

Λ Μ was the signature used by Luigi Michelini, a pupil of Giuseppe Girometti. Born in Rome but a naturalised Frenchman, he was working in Paris at this time.

Sold Sotheby’s London 16th December 2020 for £20,160 including premium