Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A FINE NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD STICK PIN. MENELAUS CARRYING THE BODY OF PATROCLUS.
A FINE NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD STICK PIN. MENELAUS CARRYING THE BODY OF PATROCLUS.
18th - 19th century
Stone 17x21 mm; H max 54 mm; 4,26 gr
Inspired by the models of classical statuary, this powerful scene depicts Menelaus carrying the lifeless body of Patroclus with his shield (or Ajax and Achilles). The anatomical details and the expressive rendering are engraved with great art. In the field, a cartouche with a Greek name in genitive, probably a signature (to be identified): possibly "ΓHEAΡΔOY" . Hatched border. The gem has signs of wear and light internal burn.
Provenance: U.K private collection