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Lot 359 - Auction 43

Elegant intaglio in nicolo set on golden ring by Alphonse Lechevrel. Ebe feeds Zeus.

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Elegant intaglio in nicolo set on golden ring by Alphonse Lechevrel. Ebe feeds Zeus.

Intaglio in nicolo set on an 18ct golden ring. Ebe feeds Zeus, in eagle feature. Signed by LECHEVREL. Alphonse Lechevrel (1848-1924). Though gem-engraving was his main profession, Lechevrel also engraved numerous medals. Intaglio with great technical ability, with details characterized by elegant and harmonious composition. References: Babelon 1902, p. 246; Osborne 1912, p. 193; Forrer, vol.III, pp. 357-358. The same subjects, with variants, is engraved also by Filippo Tignani, in 1877. mm 17 x 14; ring diam. mm 17; gr. 7,10;
Second half of 19th century.
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