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Lot 372 - Auction 107

A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Admon, set in a gold frame. Achilles and the metamorphosis ... Read more
Estimate:
3.000,00/5.000,00 £
Starting price:
1.500,00 GBP
Price realized:
4.800,00 GBP
Bids:
15

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Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Admon, set in a gold frame. Achilles and the metamorphosis of Cycnus.

19th century.

Stone 22 x 30 mm; mounting 24,5 x 32,5 mm; 4,67 gr.


The hero strips Cycnus of his armor, which is transformed into a swan. Achilles faces left, holding the sword and helmet of Cycnus, flying off his armor. Extraordinary scene of metamorphosis from te Ovid’s Metamorphosis. In the field, the signature: ΑΔΜΟΝ.The gem is set in a 19th gold frame.


Provenance and literature: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): V.128. Christie's, London: 1839-473

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