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A fine Neoclassical carnelian intaglio set in a gold chiseled brooch with pearls. Mythological scene., Early 19th century
Stone 37 x 45 mm ; 16,25 gr.
A Early 19th Century pink gold ciseled brooch framed with grey pearls and set with a large central oval carnelian intaglio. Apollo made immortal by Temi. The young god after being anointed by the nymphs in the waters of the Ocean is made immortal by Temi, who feeds him with nectar and ambrosia. An identical scene is reproduced in the collection of Gems of Prince S. Poniatowski (1830-1833), n°I-235, from an amethyst originally incised by Allion.
Live auction 346
GLYPTICS ANCIENT JEWELRY
Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s., tue 8 July 2025
SINGLE SESSION 08/07/2025 Hours 14:00