Lot Essay
One day while out hunting, a Roman officer, Eustace, was confronted by a stag with a crucifix between its antlers, and subsequently converted to Christianity. A similar story is told of St. Hubert.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
AN OVAL ENAMEL RELIEF OF THE VISION OF ST. EUSTACE
Details
AN OVAL ENAMEL RELIEF OF THE VISION OF ST. EUSTACE
LIMOGES, 16TH CENTURY STYLE
In a later ormolu-mounted ebonised wooden frame variously inscribed on the reverse 'No 9', 'left of window (?)', R R FIRE and 'fireplace'. Cracks; minor losses; restorations.
11½in. (29.2cm.) high
LIMOGES, 16TH CENTURY STYLE
In a later ormolu-mounted ebonised wooden frame variously inscribed on the reverse 'No 9', 'left of window (?)', R R FIRE and 'fireplace'. Cracks; minor losses; restorations.
11½in. (29.2cm.) high