Lot Essay
Cf. the plate with a similar scene within a less elaborate border illustrated by F. et N. Hervouet et Y. Bruneau, op.cit., p.302, no.13.41
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A FINE GRISAILLE AND GILT 'EUROPEAN-SUBJECT' PLATE
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Painted at the centre with Jupiter and Juno, an eagle at their feet, beside a peacock and two cherubs, within a band of gilt spear-heads at the well, the border with a wide band of three peacocks amongst intertwined rococo motifs, floral garlands and scrolling foliage
9in. (23cm.) diam.
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Painted at the centre with Jupiter and Juno, an eagle at their feet, beside a peacock and two cherubs, within a band of gilt spear-heads at the well, the border with a wide band of three peacocks amongst intertwined rococo motifs, floral garlands and scrolling foliage
9in. (23cm.) diam.