Lot 96
  • 96

ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN DE COURT (1530-1584), FRENCH, LIMOGES, 16TH CENTURYMEDALLION WITH SAINT BARBARA |

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • H. 11 cm ; 4 1/3 in.
painted enamel on copper ; in a gilt copper frameinscribed: S. BARBARA

Provenance

Probably formerly collection Rütschi, Zürich
Köller, Zürich, 14 March 2008, lot 2386

Condition

The painted enamel medallion was probably formerly a mirror case. There are a few scratches visible throughout the surface. The enamel appears to have been retouched in some places, particularly to the lower part with a few minor losses and fillings visible. The gilt copper frame with wear visible to the gilding.
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