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<p>[QUOTE="PepperAnna, post: 4611980, member: 17332"]Hi Simona,</p><p><br /></p><p>There is no one book where all signatures can be found, unfortunately. I have started keeping examples of cameo carver signatures. [USER=5833]@Bronwen[/USER] does the same. I also have a few books, articles, and websites where I check information. As I learned more about cameos, I realized that auction houses are not the best place to find accurate information. I tend to pore over museum databases online. All the research takes time. This forum is the best place I have found to check signatures. Bronwen has been wonderful with sharing her knowledge. Aquitaine assists by greatly improving photos so that signatures can be seen more easily. She and other established members offer great insights and information as well. IMO this group is instrumental in digging out info and generously sharing it. Bronwen and others may have more suggestions for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>With respect to the Michelini signatures you so kindly posted, the first one is Greek. I have seen this one quite often, too. I don't see a signature on the second picture you posted, but I am on my phone, not my computer. The third pic I would question if the signature is authentic or not by doing some additional research on my part. More to come![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="PepperAnna, post: 4611980, member: 17332"]Hi Simona, There is no one book where all signatures can be found, unfortunately. I have started keeping examples of cameo carver signatures. [USER=5833]@Bronwen[/USER] does the same. I also have a few books, articles, and websites where I check information. As I learned more about cameos, I realized that auction houses are not the best place to find accurate information. I tend to pore over museum databases online. All the research takes time. This forum is the best place I have found to check signatures. Bronwen has been wonderful with sharing her knowledge. Aquitaine assists by greatly improving photos so that signatures can be seen more easily. She and other established members offer great insights and information as well. IMO this group is instrumental in digging out info and generously sharing it. Bronwen and others may have more suggestions for you. With respect to the Michelini signatures you so kindly posted, the first one is Greek. I have seen this one quite often, too. I don't see a signature on the second picture you posted, but I am on my phone, not my computer. The third pic I would question if the signature is authentic or not by doing some additional research on my part. More to come![/QUOTE]
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