Lot 295
  • 295

A Venetian enameled and parcel-gilt copper dish, circa 1500

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Enameled and parcel-gilt copper
  • diameter: 13 in.; 33 cm.

Provenance

Galerie J. Kugel, Paris
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, Paris
Christie's Paris, Collection Yves Saint Laurent et Pierre Bergé, February 23-25, 2009, lot 614

Condition

Standard surface abrasions and rubbing to gilding. Some hairline surface cracks to enamel. Some cracking on reverse of central medallion at attachment. Expertly-done restorations including to some of inner green circle and to outer border and tips of cream-colored gadroons. Some restoration to cream colored band on reverse. Some gilding heightened. Beautiful colors. Stable.
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