Fox Mask Intaglio Ring

Object Description

Red carnelian set in a heavy gold ring

This strongly engraved, full fox mask intaglio is after a design by John Scott (1774-1827), included in ‘Knight’s Modern and Antique Gems’. A similar image in the Victoria and Albert Museum is recorded as designed by Abraham Cooper (1787-1868) and engraved by Scott.

Scott specialised in animal prints, most notably his depictions of racehorses for the ‘Sporting
Magazine’. He remained active in London until 1821, when he suffered a stroke.

Self-taught by copying horse prints, Cooper was elected ARA in 1817 and full Academician in 1820.

£9,300.00

Object History

Mrs Doris Herschorn (d. 1975)
By descent to her son Hugh Sassoon

Object Literature

Scott, John (1774-1827). Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.

Knight F. and Thordarson Collection. Knight’s Modern and Antique Gems. London: T. Griffiths. 1928.

Scott, John and Abraham Cooper. Fox’s Head. 29638:18. Engraving on paper. 20.4×13.6cms.

Object Condition

Very good.

Object Details