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A fine neoclassical Poniatowski chalcedony intaglio signed Apollonides, set in a gold frame. Pelopea killing herself ... Leggi tutto
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4.000,00/6.000,00 £
Base d'asta:
2.000,00 GBP
Aggiudicazione:
8.500,00 GBP
Numero offerte:
20

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A fine neoclassical Poniatowski chalcedony intaglio signed Apollonides, set in a gold frame. Pelopea killing herself with Thyestes and Aegisthus.

19th century.

Stone 23 x 43 mm; mounting 27 x 47 mm; 12,14 gr.

Pelopea killing herself in the presence of Thyestes and Aegisthus. The woman is reclining on the ground, dying, piercing her side with the sword. Beside her, Thyestes and Aegisthus are desperate and raise their arms in shock, their cloaks lifting into the air. Dramatic scene of great expressive power. Beautiful symmetrical composition. The signature: ΑΠΟΛΛΟΝΙΔΟΥ. The intaglio is performed on a splendid chalcedony mounted in a 19th century gold frame.

Provenance and literature: Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): IV.324 Christie's, London: 1839-1347 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): 719 Monson, (Lord) Christie's, London: 27.06.1854; lot 34.
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