Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank | July 9, 2026
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 399
Five Scottish Plaster Cameos, Three by James Tassie
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$850
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
James Tassie (1735-1799), framed bust facing left reads "Tho. Reid D.D., Acad. Glasg.1791, Tassie F", old ink inscription on reverse; framed bust of gentleman facing left, inscription on reverse reads "Portrait by Tassie..."; framed bust of gentleman facing right reads "Tassie Glasguensia, T"; framed bust of Alexander Waugh facing left signed, "A. Waugh, MA 1791"; framed bust facing right reads "Tiberius", largest 1 x 7 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
crack to frame of Thomas Reid； normal wear throughout consistent with age and use； cracks and restorations to Glasguensia and Tiberius plaques； gilt loss to Tiberius frame
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