Lot 472
  • 472

Théophile Soyer French, 1853-1940

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Théophile Soyer
  • THE CHESS GAME, an enamel plaque
  • signed lower left with monogram TS
  • enamel on copper
  • the plaque: height 8 1/4 in.; width 10 3/4 in.
  • 22 cm; 27.5 cm
signed lower left with monogram TS, the scene depicting a French Renaissance interior with noblemen playing chess. Framed

Provenance

Sold Sotheby's New York, April 20, 2007, lot 14

Condition

The enamel is in good condition with the usual minor chips around the edge of the enamel plaque which is consistent with framing.
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