Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - 3rd July 2012

Lot 166

A French Limoges enamel rectangular panel of the nativity

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £500

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Description

A French Limoges enamel rectangular panel of the nativity, in the manner of the Master of the Baltimore and Orleans triptychs, with Mary, Joseph and Christ in the foreground, shepherds and sheep in the background with an angel holding a banner inscribed 'GLORIA', 8 x 6.25in (20 x 15.4cm), within a gilt metal frame and a fabric covered wood frame. The original panel can be found in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.