Ella and Nelia Casella (1858-1946 and 1859-1950) were British artists, sculptors, and medallists, known for their collaborative work. Both sisters worked frequently in wax, creating portraits which are now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. They worked together on a variety of illustrations and medal commissions.
The sisters studied at the Slade School of Art under the tutelage of Alphonse Legros.
Commissions to the sisters were usually answered in correspondence by 'Miss Casella' and so it is difficult to know which sister was the correspondent.
In 1895, the Casella sisters were commissioned by the Royal Astronomical Society to create the medal for the Jackson-Gwilt Prize in Astronomy.
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Casella, Nelia (1859-1950) - Silvia Bella Wax Relief c.1908
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Casella, Ella (1858-1946) - Saint George & the Dragon Wax Relief c.1897
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