Antique French Limoges Enamel Copper Miniature Portrait Plaque Madonna & Jesus

A quality antique French Limoges kiln-fired enamel on a copper plaque. Beautifully rendered with exquisite detailing, here depicted in grey tones (grisaille) atop a dark red/brown background. Embellished with gold gilt painted accents and halos.

This charming miniature portrait is an enameled work inspired after the religious painting Madonna & Child (Madonna del Granduca) 1505, one of the most famous works by Raphael. Depicting the Holy Mother, the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus.

Signed in gold gilt to the lower right, d'après Raphaël. Housed in a Florentine style wood frame, with gilt and painted accents. Loop ring at the back for wall hanging. Measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Portrait measures 5 3/4" x 4 1/4" (sight). Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description.

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Please check the description for dimensions. The item "Antique French Limoges Enamel Copper Miniature Portrait Plaque Madonna & Jesus" is in sale since Monday, November 16, 2020. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings".

The seller is "micflsun" and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Europe
• Style: Miniature
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Medium: Enamel on Copper
• Features: Framed
• Subject: Portrait