Polychrome painted enamel plaque with gold highlights depict - Lot 121

Polychrome painted enamel plaque with gold highlights depicting Pope Denys in a medallion. In bust form, with the papal cross on a triple crossbar beside him, he is wearing the pontiff's camail and red skullcap edged with ermine, flowers, foliage and foliage in the spandrels; inscription B DENYS on the lower part. Purplish counter-glaze. Limoges, attributed to Jacques I Laudin, first half of the 17th century Height: 10 cm - Width: 6 cm Old collection label on reverse (a few accidents and missing pieces, restorations notably on the lower part) This is a rare representation of Pope Denys, 25th pope from 259 to 268. Appraiser: Cabinet Fligny Middle Ages - Renaissance - 17th century 01.45.48.53.65 / 06.78.48.44.53 laurencefligny@aol.com Please ask for condition reports: they are not included in the descriptions.