Probably France early 16th century - An early 16th century enamelled silver plaque with the Crucifixion, probably French - image-1

Lot 2142 Dα

Probably France early 16th century - An early 16th century enamelled silver plaque with the Crucifixion, probably French

Auction 1160 - overview Cologne
14.11.2020, 11:00 - Old Masters
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €

Probably France early 16th century

An early 16th century enamelled silver plaque with the Crucifixion, probably French

Round plaque with three raised statuettes of Christ, Mary, and Saint John, the figure of Christ accentuated with gold and enamel. The plaque may have originally been set into the base of a chalice.
Christ's right hand partially lost. Mounted on a velvet covered panel. Diameter 3.6 cm.

Provenance

Hermann Baer art dealership, London 1971. - Subsequently in a private collection in Brussels.