Carnelian Gemstone of the Prince of Troy in Gold Ring

拍品描述

Italy, 19th century A.D. An oval orange carnelian intaglio with a profile bust of Paris wearing a Phrygian cap, his long locks cascading from underneath it, a Greek pseudo-signature for Maronos on the field; set in a later swivel-ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. See for an impression of a similar intaglio bearing the same signature, see Gray, J. M., James and William Tassie: A Biographical and Critical Sketch, with a Catalog of Their Portraits, Edinburgh, 1894, no. 3070. 5.04 grams, 21.88 mm overall, 18.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (7/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13337-257952. In Classical as in Neo-Classical art, Paris is often depicted wearing the Phrygian cap, and typically portrayed in Persian-style attire, featuring long sleeves and trousers, and a cloak. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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