Polychrome painted enamel plate with gold highlights depicting the Adoration of the Magi, against lumpy purplish enamel. Mary is seated, carrying her Son in front of her, who is holding Melchior's offering, facing him, one knee down. Behind them stand Joseph and Gaspard and Balthazar carrying their gift. Beautiful quality of execution.
Limoges, attributed to Nardon Pénicaud, early 16th century.
Height: 15 cm - Width: 12 cm Total height: 16,8 cm - Total width: 13,9 cm
In a gilded brass frame (small restorations at the top)
Old label on the back COLLECTION COTTREAU 1910.
Provenance:
Former Cottreau collection, sale Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, 28 and 29 April 1910, lot 48, sold for 25 500 F or.
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