LOT 314 A RARE LIMOGES GRISAILLE AND GILT ENAMEL BOWL 'ADAM AND EVE ...
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A RARE LIMOGES GRISAILLE AND GILT ENAMEL BOWL 'ADAM AND EVE EATING OF THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT' CIRCA 1550-80 With painted scene after print by Étienne Delaune, Adam seated eating an apple as Even talks with the anthropomorphised serpent, animals around, faint gilt shadows of trees beyond, with scrolling gilt border, underside with white and gilt trailing amorini headed swags, formerly with foot, unsigned6cm high, 19cm diameter Provenance:From the estate of Henry Lane Eno (1871-1928) and by descent to the current owner.The central scene is a mirror-image section after a print by Etienne Delaune (French, c. 1518/19-1583) (Cf Baltimore Museum of Art with a print by Stefano Scolari (Italian, 1640 - 1691) after Delaune Object Number 1946.112.1072). The Limoges artist has shifted elements slightly but retained the essential composition and details such as the sleeping dog and feeding squirrel. The Louvre holds in its collection a plate attributed to Jean Miette that draws upon the same artistic inspiration. The handling of the details and anatomy are slightly different from this example but it shares the artist's willingness to incorporate animals of all types- a feature also seen on another work attributed to Miette- The Creation of Adam on a plate in the British Museum. Comparison should also be made with the Fitzwilliam Museum's cup and cover depicting the creation of Adam by Jean Court (Vigier) (Accession Number: M.31 & A-1933). The stylistic depiction of the foliage to the tree and ground, and the detailing of animals suggest a kinship with the artist responsible for this bowl.There are some marks, scratches, knocks, and wear to surface consistent with age and heavy use.Lacks footTop rim with knocks and losses- evidence also of old repair. Background formerly with gild detailed trees, rocks and water- now rubbed but faintly visible in cross light. Some wear and cracking to enamel- notably around her navel, Reverse with some scratching and rubbed loss to gilded decorationPlease refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale as viewed and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.
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