Furniture & Works of Art - 6th July 2010

Lot 593

A pair of Limoges enamel plates in 16th century style

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £190

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Description

A pair of Limoges enamel plates in 16th century style, decorated en grisailles with the labours of the seasons, each with a cartouche inscribed 'AVRIL' and 'OCTOBRE' and both dated 1550, the rims decorated with grotesques the centres with scenes of agriculture and wine making, late 19th century, 8.25in (20.5cm) dia. (2)