Antique French Limoges Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait of a Scribe, Accountant, Frame
Fine Antique French Limoges Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait of a Scribe, Accountant, or Businessman at Desk, in Frame. All items and photos are the express property of Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. No reproduction without prior written consent.
We'll be sending out sale notices and special deals to our'Favorites' customers. One of 2 from the same exceptionally talented Limoges enamelist, (the other offered separately), this is a scribe at table, quill pen in hand, crafting a letter or note. Beautifully crafted, fine composition and the palette in enamels is opulent, some with foil backing to add shimmer and shine. The convex copper plaque is antique, dating late 1800s to perhaps earliest 1900s, and is unsigned. Plaque alone is almost 8" x 6". Full measurements noted on the photos. The frame shows off the plaque, but it is a modern frame and has a facing of metal. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. The foil-worked enamel is excellent!The frame is not original, not antique, and is metal and wood, and I think should be replaced with an antique, but it displays the enamel well. You see how it is made from the back, corners. The plaque is large and surprisingly free of damage since kiln-fired enamels are rather fragile - like porcelain melted onto metal, which is what it is - amazingly pristine, not even a hairline. You know how I love kiln-fired French enamels, though you might not know how I respect the artists, artisans who could truly master this most arduous fine art.
I've tried it - I can see that it would take decades as a hardworking apprentice to finally become a Master. This very large Belle Epoch c. Found in Germany, The plaque is immense by typical standards - in her original wood frame, 10 1/4" tall and 8 1/2" wide.
I do not find a signature, and the notation on back seems to be a collection designation. This is 1 of those. I will be listing the other 2 today, also. We're easy to deal with.Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 - 5 star ratings in all categories. We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings.
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This item can be shipped worldwide.- Production Technique: Enamel
- Framing: Framed
- Item Height: 10.25 in
- Item Width: 8.5 in
- Material: Enamel
- Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
- Type: Painting
- Subject: Portrait
- Item Length: 10.25 in
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Age: 1850-1899
- Original/Reproduction: Original