A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Admon, set in a gold frame. Achilles and the metamorphosis of Cycnus.

19th century.

Stone 22 x 30 mm; mounting 24,5 x 32,5 mm; 4,67 gr.

The hero strips Cycnus of his armor, which is transformed into a swan. Achilles faces left, holding the sword and helmet of Cycnus, flying off his armor. Extraordinary scene of metamorphosis from te Ovid's Metamorfosi. In the field, the signature: ΑΔΜΟΝ. The gem is set in a 19th gold frame.

Provenance and literature: Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): V.128. Christie's, London: 1839-473

Estimate: GBP 3000 - 5000