Lot 369 | A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold frame. Milo killing the bull. 19th century.

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A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold frame. Milo killing the bull. 19th century.

A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold frame. Milo killing the bull.

19th century.

Theseus capturing the bull of Marathon. The hero is unarmed facing right, holding the animal horn, which he has brought to the ground. Below, the signature in greek letters: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΟΥ. Great refinement in the execution of the anatomical details, mirror polished. The gem is set in a 19th century gold frame.

Provenance: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): VIII.7.8 Daktyliothek Poniatowski 1832, Antikensammlung Berlin: 346 Christie's, London: 1839-2386 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): 1201

Stone 30 x 38 mm; mouting 34 x 42 mm; 14,52 gr.