A Neoclassical carnelian intaglio

A Neoclassical carnelian intaglio, the oval agate plaque engraved with a scene depicting 'The Trojan women burning the fleet of Aeneas (instigated by Iris)', with a pseudo signature for the ancient engraver Polyklet, within a yellow gold frame embellished with blue enamel, 4.5cm wide

Provenance: From the collection of Prince Stanislas Poniatowski (1754 - 1833); offered at auction by Christie's London 29 April - 21st May 1839, lot 395, withdrawn from he sale, purchased by john Tyrrell (35 Craven Street, London).

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.1112 Catalogue des Pierres Gravées antiques de S. A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski, Florence 1830-1832, class VII, nr 34