Lotto 378 | A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold pendant. Mezentius vowing to avange the death of Lausus, sustaining him. 19th century.

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A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold pendant. Mezentius vowing to avange the death of Lausus, sustaining him. 19th century.

A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold pendant. Mezentius vowing to avange the death of Lausus, sustaining him.

19th century.

The warrior supports with his right arm the naked body of Lausus, who falls lifeless backwards. Mezentius wears a helmet and a cloak. Below, on the ground line, an helmet and a sword; next to the figures, a shield and a spear. Below, the signature in greek letters: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΟΥ. Extraordinary composition engraved with great skill. The gem is mounted in a 19th gold pendant.

Provenance: Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): VII.70 Christie's, London: 1839-1293 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): 1144 Monson, (Lord) Christie's, London: June 9, 1851, lot 286. Cfr. Beazley Archive gem database.

Stone 40 x 50 mm including frame; with pendant ring h. 55 mm; 18,04 gr.