My Cameo Gals & a Guy... About Cameo Creations

“A Cameo Creation” wall art were produced from the 1940's to the 1960's.The cameo images were of well-known portraits of late 18th century and 19th century nobility, and many of the frame backs have stickers stating who the portrait is of and the artist.

Through the time span of production many different styles of frames were presented. I have found for my collection a vast variation, some of them are framed in gilded wood with a burgundy velvet and others are found in gold ornate plastic frames.

It was a great inexpensive way to curate a miniature art collection.

I just found at the back of my closet this box of vintage Cameo Creation wall art. I completly forgot about theme. Four years ago I began a collecting Cameo Creations. I just opened the box and shot some quick photos for me to share with you. Enjoy!

Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire

by

Sir Joshua Reynolds

Mrs. Chaplin

by George Romney

Cecile Volage

by Vincent Nesbert after J.B. Greuze

Countess Hohnstein

by Vincent Nesbert after Carl Ferdinand Stelzner

Hubak Lady

by Unknown Artist

Lady Dower

by Sir Thomas Lawrence R.A.

Isabell Montgomery

by George Romney

Lady Hamilton

by George Romney

Both of these below are unknown

Lady Sheffield

by Thomas Gainsborough

Lord Claud Hamilton

by Sir Thomas Lawrence, R.A.

Saint Cecila ... the patron saint of music

I love this antique print of Saint Cecila, the patron saint of music. When I acquired this I had no idea who it was. I was captivated by the colors. And I adore cherubs and pink roses.


I recently did a little surfing on etsy to find a smaller version offered by the shop, beatinheart. It's framed in a lovely chippy ornate frame. Cynthia the owner, found her's in a tiny shop in Belgium many years ago and I found mine in a thrift shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida only a few months ago. Isn't she lovely?

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I must confess I am not Catholic but for years I have been drawn to Catholic art as well as religious art of all faiths. I have many Santos' and Madonna's and crosses from my years traveling.

I have not yet to find a place for her in my home. Hopefully soon I'll be able to showcase her.

My Art Inspiration

I though I would share some of my acquired art that I have collected and received as gifts throughout the years. They inspire me throughout my days. Hope you enjoy looking at them.

The above picture is of an original oil painting by William Kitchell, the grandson of  the American artist Hudson Mindell Kitchell. My maternal grandmother gave this to me one Christmas . William was her brother. This painting was the inspiration for my office.

The above oil painting of an English cottage I acquired last year at a church bazaar.

The above picture is an oil on canvas. The artist signature reads W. Hodges. Haven't found anything on the internet about the artist.

The above photo is an oil painting by a lady that lived in South Florida. I acquired this at Goodwill. I googled the artists name and found she was deceased and lived in Fort Lauderdale. She had living children. I guess they didn't like the painting and donated it to charity.

The above oil painting is by the Italian artist R. Vity.

This oil painting on canvas I acquired 20 years ago in Los Angeles.


What art do you own that inspires you?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wish List Find #1- Let There Be Light

This Baluster Outline Lamp from Wisteria.com was on my wish list.

Only it was $279.00. Out of price range.

Recently I was at my local Goodwill and found a similar pair of lamps in a black matte finish for $5.00 each. I was lucky to find at the same time a pair of lampshades also $5.00 each. They'll do for now until I find the perfect lampshades.

For a savings of $538.00 I think I can live with them for now.

Happy Shopping,

Genie