Information on Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and his sons. Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and his sons Giuseppe (1770-1856) and Niccolo (1793-1869) were celebrated Roman medallists and gem engravers of the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1822 Giuseppe became General Engraver to the Papal Mint and with Girometti produced the papal medals biannually. Reference: Bonham’s
An 18th-19th century carnelian intaglio and gold ring, by Cerbara Oval, depicting a youth bent over his foot, beneath a crescent moon, mounted in gold, signed Cerbara in the field, ring size O½, Cameo Corner case
Sold for £6,875 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2016
Intaglio; chalcedony; Methe, with mantle hanging from her shoulders, stands to right and holds cup to lips; before her is vase containing two ears of corn; signed; in gold ring with swivel. Producer name: Engraved by: Nicolò Cerbara biography Date 18th Century
Reference: © The Trustees of the British Museum
Pius IX Ferretti, silver medal 1853, 43mm., by Giuseppe Cebara, bust left, wearing berretta, mozzetta and stole, ANNO VIII, rev. interior of the Lateran Museum (Bart.854; Lincoln 2278), good very fine
Sold for GBP 138 at Christie’s in 2001
Monuments of Rome. THE BRIDGE OF ARICCIA. PIE IX. Medal. Cerbara . 1851. Bust to g. of the pope wearing the cap and wearing the cape and the stole. R. / View of the bridge of Ariccia (F. Bartolotti E.851). Arg. 43.9 mm.
Sold for EUR 313 at Sotheby’s in 2010
