A NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. AJAX KILLING THE ANIMALS.
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A NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. AJAX KILLING THE ANIMALS.Late 18th- Early 19th century A.D.15x20x4 mmThis 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.
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A NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. AJAX KILLING THE ANIMALS.
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