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Lot n° 50

Kiss of Peace plate of arched form in polychrome...

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Kiss of Peace plate of arched form in polychrome painted enamel with gold highlights representing the Ecce Homo or Jesus presented to the people. Invisible counter-enamel. Christ crowned with thorns is depicted at mid-body, Pilate behind him spreading his cloak to show his tortured body; inscription SALVATOR *MONDI* on the lower part. Limoges, mid 16th century Height at sight: 7,2 cm - Width at sight: 5,6 cm In an antique carved wood frame with embossed metal flowers. Collection label on the back Provenance: Former Jean Dollfus collection (Sale Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, Me Lair-Dubreuil, third sale, 2 April 1912, lot 146).