A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Kromos, set in a gold brooch. Seated Pan.

A fine neoclassical Poniatowski carnelian intaglio signed Kromos, set in a gold brooch. Seated Pan.

19th century.

Stone 35 x 42 mm; mounting 38 x 45 mm; 18 gr.

The figure is seated upon the rocks, with the body turned to the left and the head turned to the right, in profile. With his right hand he holds a long pedum (pastoral staff); with the left the pipe of reeds. A large goat fur is its coat, which elegantly rises into the air. Below, next to the rocks, some plants and a small lying goat. Ground line. Below, the signature: ΚΡΩΜΟΥ. The large gem is set in a 19th century gold brooch. Very fine execution.

Provenance and literature: Current Collection: Prendeville, J.: 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. (1841): 307 Previous Collections: Catalogue des pierres graves antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): II.147 Christie's, London: 1839-1575.