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Become a Patron of the Miseroni Cameo at the Louvre!
Help the museum acquire the cameo from Louis XIV's cup and make this masterpiece whole again!
This exceptional work of art, sculpted from hard stone, disappeared from the Royal Collections after the French Revolution. In 1968, the base of this famous cup reappeared and was acquired by the Louvre. Fifty years later, the spectacular agate lid carved by Giovanni Ambrogio Miseroni with an image of Venus and Cupid, reemerged. The Louvre now has the exciting opportunity to acquire this exceptional cameo and reunite the two pieces of this exquisite work of art. The Louvre has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help bring Louis XIV's cup and its precious cameo together with a goal of raising one million euros.
Donate to American Friends of the Louvre by December 31, 2021, to support this exciting project. Make your gift by clicking on the Support button below. Contributions may also be made by check to American Friends of the Louvre.
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Important update
The Louvre has reopened
The museum reopened on May 19, 2021. To welcome visitors under the best possible conditions, all visitors, including those entitled to free admission, must book a time slot. Bookings are possible through the museum's online ticketing service: www.ticketlouvre.fr.
As of August 10, the Louvre has informed us that all American citizens must present their CDC vaccination card or a COVID-19 negative PCR or antigen test result not older than 72 hours to visit the museum or any public place accommodating more than 1,000 people.
As the situation continues to evolve, please consult the Louvre and AFL's websites on a regular basis for any updates to these policies or contact the Louvre at info@louvre.fr or +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17 if you have any additional questions.