European Sculpture & Works of Art

Italian, circa 1800

Intaglio with the Labours of Hercules: the Nemean lion, the Lernaean hydra, the Cretan bull, and the Ceryneian hind

Lot closes

July 2, 02:33 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Starting Bid

3,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Italian, circa 1800

Intaglio with the Labours of Hercules: the Nemean lion, the Lernaean hydra, the Cretan bull, and the Ceryneian hind

inscribed: ANTIOKEON

carnelian, in a pendant mount

cameo: 37mm., 1 1/2 in.

50mm., 2in. overall

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