Lot Essay
Cf. F.et N. Hervouët et Y. Bruneau, op.cit., p.173, fig.7.93 which states this subject matter is generally considered to represent an episode out of the adventures of the prodigy Son.
CIRCA 1745
Details
A grisaille, gilt and sepia plate
Circa 1745
Painted at the centre with an almost nude lady seated around a table with three men beside the heavy drapery of a bed, within a band of iron-red and gilt spearheads in the well, the border with a feathery garland forming medallions (some wear to the enamels, minute rim repair and frittings)
23.2 cm diam.
Circa 1745
Painted at the centre with an almost nude lady seated around a table with three men beside the heavy drapery of a bed, within a band of iron-red and gilt spearheads in the well, the border with a feathery garland forming medallions (some wear to the enamels, minute rim repair and frittings)
23.2 cm diam.