Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
Friday 12 November 2021 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A lot of 2 rare electrotype silver impressions from Poniatowski gems. Mythological scenes.
A lot of 2 rare electrotype silver impressions from Poniatowski gems. Mythological scenes.
19th century.
29x38x1,5 mm ; 10,9 grs ; 24x41x1 mm; 4,59 grs
Pair of silver impressions, made with the 19th century galvanic procedure after two Poniatowski gems. An intaglio signed by Gnaios and an other by Dioskourides; both pseudonyme of neoclassical engravers. Mythological scenes. Very good state of conservation and nice cabinet patina. Rare.
Beazley Archive, gem database - Poniatowski collection.
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U.K. private collection