LOT 1786 Post Classical Banded Intaglio Gemstone Pair
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19th century AD. A group of two oval-shaped banded glass intaglios with figural scenes: winged Psyche represented as a semi-nude female figure seated on rocks, feet set in trap and holding a veil, winged Eros carrying a bow, her intended rescuer, and butterfly beneath a tree opposite, Greek signature by Pamphilos; Diogenes in his tube, conversing with a seated philosopher and young scribe, tree and vase in field, set on ground line; accompanied by museum-quality impressions. See Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski, VIII.2.42, for parallel with the second stone. 4.44 grams total, 17-19mm (3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; acquired from a Sussex lady; acquired from Bertolami Fine Art, action 86, lot 349; accompanied by the lot ticket and a copy of the online catalogue pages. [2, No Reserve]
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