Limoges Enameled Plaque Depicting The Virgin Mary, Attributed To Jacques Laudin II (c.1663-1729)

Limoges enamelled plaque of the Virgin Mary attributed to Jacques Laudin II (c.1663–1729)

Limoges, France, late 17th century

Dimensions: oval, 9.8 x 8.5 cm

Contained in a custom-made giltwood frame, laid down on velvet and protected with a glass sheet, outer dimensions of frame 26 x 23 cm

Provenance: Herbert E. Feist, New York; private collection, The Netherlands

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Slightly domed rectangular plaque, in polychrome enamel highlighted with late 17th century gold. In an oval medallion with a black background, the Virgin Mary is shown in prayer, eyes raised towards heaven, with clouds underneath her. Beautiful sensitive modelling of the face. Other versions of this composition are signed with monogram “IL”, referring to Jacques Laudin the Elder of Jacques Laudin the Younger, generally attributed to Jacques Laudin II (c.1663–1729).

Good condition, some minor usual damages to the enamelling and integral frame.

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