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Lot 261
  • 261

A PARCEL GILT EBONY AND LIMOGES ENAMEL PLAQUE MOUNTED TRIPTYCH France, second half 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • enamelled copper, ebony
  • height 20 1/4 in.; width 23 3/4 in.
  • 51.5 cm; 60.5 cm
enameled en grisaille with biblical scenes, the central plaque signed G.

Condition

Overall in good condition. Visible loss to gilding of frame. Each plaque is set and held into the frame with metal pins, resulting in some minor losses to their edges.
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