Lot 436
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A GRISAILLE AND GILT 'MARTIN LUTHER' PLATE
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A GRISAILLE AND GILT 'MARTIN LUTHER' PLATE

CIRCA 1750

Details
A GRISAILLE AND GILT 'MARTIN LUTHER' PLATE
Circa 1750
Decorated en grisaille at the centre with a framed portrait of Martin Luther flanked by two angels, the frame inscribed with the initials D:M:L:, all above an oval cartouche depicting Christ preaching to His disciples, a band of grisaille and gilt spearheads in the well and an elaborate border of foliage, strapwork and owl-like birds divided by vignettes of deer and boars
8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 19 November 1985, lot 123.
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. J-125).
Special notice
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Lot Essay

The design for this plate was taken from an engraving by Frans Brun, which was used on the title page of a Dutch Lutheran bible, published in 1648. See the following lot for a slightly earlier service with Luther's portrait after a different engraving.

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