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A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold frame. Milo killing the bull.
19th century.
Stone 30 x 38 mm; mouting 34 x 42 mm; 14,52 gr.
Theseus capturing the bull of Marathon. The hero is unarmed facing right, holding the animal horn, which he has brought to the ground. Below, the signature in greek letters: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΟΥ. Great refinement in the execution of the anatomical details, mirror polished. The gem is set in a 19th century gold frame.
Provenance: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): VIII.7.8 Daktyliothek Poniatowski 1832, Antikensammlung Berlin: 346 Christie's, London: 1839-2386 Prendeville, J.: Explanatory catalogue of the proof-impressions of the antique gems possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski and now in the possession of John Tyrrell, Esq. (1841): 1201
19th century.
Stone 30 x 38 mm; mouting 34 x 42 mm; 14,52 gr.
Theseus capturing the bull of Marathon. The hero is unarmed facing right, holding the animal horn, which he has brought to the ground. Below, the signature in greek letters: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΟΥ. Great refinement in the execution of the anatomical details, mirror polished. The gem is set in a 19th century gold frame.
Provenance: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): VIII.7.8 Daktyliothek Poniatowski 1832, Antikensammlung Berlin: 346 Christie's, London: 1839-2386 Prendeville, J.: Explanatory catalogue of the proof-impressions of the antique gems possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski and now in the possession of John Tyrrell, Esq. (1841): 1201
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