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ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. AJAX KILLING THE ANIMALS.
A NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. AJAX KILLING THE ANIMALS.
Late 18th- Early 19th century A.D.
15x20x4 mm
This scene appears to be a prototype for the Poniatwoski Gems with the same theme. A similar intaglio was engraved by Giovanni Calandrelli (1784-1853 ; see the drawing n° VI.3, p. 95 in Platz-Horster, L'antica maniera). Ajax mad, is depicted with a sword killing the animals of the greeks ( a ram). Wear marks. Made as an ancient revival.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.