Lot 368 | A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Kromos, set in a gold brooch. Seated Pan. 19th century.

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A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Kromos, set in a gold brooch. Seated Pan. 19th century.

A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Kromos, set in a gold brooch. Seated Pan.

19th century.

The figure is seated upon the rocks, with the body turned to the left and the head turned to the right, in profile. With his right hand he holds a long pedum (pastoral staff); with the left the pipe of reeds. A large goat fur is its coat, which elegantly rises into the air. Below, next to the rocks, some plants and a small lying goat. Ground line. Below, the signature: ΚΡΩΜΟΥ. The large gem is set in a 19th century gold brooch. Very fine execution.

Provenance and literature: Current Collection: 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): 307 Previous Collections: Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): II.147 Christie's, London: 1839-1575.

Stone 35 x 42 mm; mounting 38 x 45 mm; 18 gr.