19th C. Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio Chariot & Cupid
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Description
**Originally Listed At $400**
Western Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A splendid and quite sizable carnelian intaglio deeply carved with the image of a man driving a 2-horse chariot with drapery swirling around his muscular body as Cupid grabs the mane of his horse. The idealized figure poses dynamically, grasping the reins in one hand and a horsewhip in the other. Easily set in a brooch or pendant to wear as a necklace! Size: 1.5" L x 1.2" W (3.8 cm x 3 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#178155
Western Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. A splendid and quite sizable carnelian intaglio deeply carved with the image of a man driving a 2-horse chariot with drapery swirling around his muscular body as Cupid grabs the mane of his horse. The idealized figure poses dynamically, grasping the reins in one hand and a horsewhip in the other. Easily set in a brooch or pendant to wear as a necklace! Size: 1.5" L x 1.2" W (3.8 cm x 3 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178155
Condition
A few miniscule nicks to edges, but otherwise intact and excellent with nicely preserved detail.
Buyer's Premium
- 26.5%
19th C. Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio Chariot & Cupid
Estimate $400 - $600
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