Théophile Soyer (1853 - 1940), Large And Beautiful Enamel Painted On Copper

A large, beautiful painted enamel on copper in the neo-Renaissance style depicting a scene of musketeers sitting in front of a fireplace playing cards. The polychromy is vivid and shimmering with gold cameo highlights, the tones are frank and bright.
Blackened wood and gilt bronze frame.
France, Paris, circa 1880, signed by the master enameller: "T. Soyer" in gold (in the lower left corner).

See the Musée d'Orsay exhibition, "Soyer, A Family of Parisian Enamelers, Circa 1867-1914", Paris- Musée d'Orsay,14 July - 22 October 2023.
https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/whats-on/exhibitions/soyer-family-parisian-enamelers

A variant of this painted enamel is in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims, France, Bequest Charles Henri GRANGÉ, 1941 (inv. 941.3.189).
Reference : Musée D'Orsay; Notice Artiste n°129473
Literature: Limoges, the Art of Enamel, Jean-Marc Ferrer & Véronique Notin.

Excellent condition, no restoration, in its original frame and gilding (some minor oxidations), consistent with age and use (see photographs).

Height (enamel) : 18 cm / 7.1 in.
Length (enamel) : 25.5 cm / 10 in.
Height (with frame) : 26.5 cm / 10.4 in.
Length (with frame) : 34 cm / 13.4 in.

Terms of delivery:
Shipment to France, Europe and the World. Details on request.