A Neoclassical carnelian intaglio

A Neoclassical carnelian intaglio, the oval-shaped carnelian plaque engraved with a scene depicting Acastus stealing the arrows of Peleus while asleep, bearing a pseudo signature in ornate gold frame, 5.8cm wide

Provenance: From the collection of Prince Stanislas Poniatowski (1754 - 1833); offered at auction by Christie's London 29 April - 21st May 1839, lot 1241, withdrawn from the sale, purchased by John Tyrrell (35 Craven Street, London); part of the group of gems pawned for £17,000 to Frederick John, 5th Baron Monson (1809-1841), inherited by his estate; offered at auction by Sotheby's London 16th-19th November 1852, lot 155, went unsold. Offered at auction by Christie's London 27th June 1854, lot 28

Published: James Prendeville, Explanatory catalogue of the proof-impressions of the antique gems possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski and now in the possession of John Tyrrell, Esq, London 1841, no.659 Catalogue des Pierres Gravées antiques de S. A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski, Florence 1830-1832, class IV, no.256