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Lot 378 - Auction 107
Description
A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold pendant. Mezentius vowing to avange the death of Lausus, sustaining him.
19th century.
Stone 40 x 50 mm including frame; with pendant ring h. 55 mm; 18,04 gr.
The warrior supports with his right arm the naked body of Lausus, who falls lifeless backwards. Mezentius wears a helmet and a cloak. Below, on the ground line, an helmet and a sword; next to the figures, a shield and a spear. Below, the signature in greek letters: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΟΥ. Extraordinary composition engraved with great skill. The gem is mounted in a 19th gold pendant.
Provenance: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): VII.70 Christie's, London: 1839-1293 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): 1144 Monson, (Lord) Christie's, London: June 9, 1851, lot 286. Cfr. Beazley Archive gem database.
19th century.
Stone 40 x 50 mm including frame; with pendant ring h. 55 mm; 18,04 gr.
The warrior supports with his right arm the naked body of Lausus, who falls lifeless backwards. Mezentius wears a helmet and a cloak. Below, on the ground line, an helmet and a sword; next to the figures, a shield and a spear. Below, the signature in greek letters: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΟΥ. Extraordinary composition engraved with great skill. The gem is mounted in a 19th gold pendant.
Provenance: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): VII.70 Christie's, London: 1839-1293 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): 1144 Monson, (Lord) Christie's, London: June 9, 1851, lot 286. Cfr. Beazley Archive gem database.
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