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Italy: CM.211A-2003

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An image of Italy
Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Maker(s)

Weber, Lorenzo Maria
Mint: Rome

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Description

Cast bronze portrait medal of Giovanni Antonio Tornaquinci (d. 1764), by Lorenzo Maria Weber (1697-c.1765), signed on truncation (�L.M.V.�), undated (after 1753).

Notes

History note: From Morton and Eden sale 4 (21 May 2003), lot 756; ex Klaus Lankheit coll.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-06-09) by Morton & Eden

Dating

Circa 1753 - Circa 1765

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 89.5 mm Weight 191.7 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust right.

  • Text: ABB IO ANT TORNAQVINCI PATR FL COSMI III ET IO CAST MM E DD SVMMAE REI A SECRETIS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An allegory of Time and Work.

  • Text: IPSA SIBI VIRTVS MERCES
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.211A-2003
Primary reference Number: 200219
Dup CM.211A-2003
[dup]CM.211A-2003

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 17 November 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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