A Neoclassical sard intaglio

A Neoclassical sard intaglio, the oval-shaped sard plaque engraved with a scene depicting 'Telemachus interceding for Phemius', with a pseudo-signature (pretending to be the work of the ancient engraver Apollonides), set within a simple yellow gold brooch mount, 3.5cm wide

Provenance: From the collection of Prince Stanislas Poniatowski (1754-1833); supposedly offered for auction at Christie's (London), 29 April - 21 May 1839, withdrawn from the sale, purchased by John Tyrrell (35 Craven Street - London).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.1067.

Catalogue des Pierres Gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski, Florence 1830-1832, class VI, nr.99