A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Thamyros, set in a gold ring. Bust of Phocion.

19th century.

Stone 16 x 19 mm; ring size 18 x 19 mm; 4,70 gr.

The Athenian general faces right, with a three-quarter bust and head in profile. Above the right shoulder, the signature: ΘΑΜΥΡΟΥ; under the bust: ΦΩΚΙΩΝΟΣ. The gem is set in the original gold swivel ring.

Provenance and literature: Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): VIII.1.44 Daktyliothek Poniatowski 1832, Antikensammlung Berlin: 310 Calandrelli Cat.: 91. Christie's, London: 1839-702.

Estimate: GBP 3000 - 5000