Porcelain, Pottery and Glass - 30 Apr 2013
A good pair of Castelli maiolica circular plaques first half 18th century
A good pair of Castelli maiolica circular plaques first half 18th century, one painted with Daphne transforming into the laurel tree as Apollo catches up to her, the other with Samson slaying a Philistine with the jawbone of an ass, both in giltwood and gesso frames, pencil markings to the reverse, the plaques 22cm each.
Provenance: from the collection of Luis Esteves Fernandes, Portugal (1897-1988). Previously in the collection of Henri Leman and purchased c.1913.