English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 418

A Battersea enamel plaque 2nd half 18th century

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A Battersea enamel plaque 2nd half 18th century, printed in purple monochrome with Venus and Triton, the goddess surprised by Triton emerging from the waves, in a gilt metal frame, 11.3cm overall. Provenance: Sotheby's, 1st February 1965, lot 238. From the collection of the Hon. Mrs H. Ionides.