A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Dioskourides, set in a gold frame. Iris sent by Zeus commanding Priam.

19th century.

Stone 24 x 31 mm; mounting 26 x 33 mm; 5,57 gr.

Iris sent by Jupiter commanding Priam, who is attended by two others seated figures, to redeem the body of Hector. The gem is signed: ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΗΣ ΕΠΟΙΕΙ. Beautiful composition. The intaglio is set in a 19th century gold frame.

Provenance and literature: Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): V.346. : Christie's, London: 1839-1318.

Estimate: GBP 4000 - 6000