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ENAMEL MEDALLION “VENUS PRESENTS AENEAS WITH THE WEAPONS OF VULCAN”
France, late 17th century/early 18th century. Based on a model by Gerard de Lairesse (1641–1711).
Oval enamel medallion, finely painted. Aeneas in parade uniform holds the hand of Venus, draped in clouds, who points to three cherubs holding the weapons of Vulcan.
5.5 × 6.6 cm.
Provenance:
Probably a fitting for the lid of a box.
The composition by Gerard de Lairesse (1641–1711), kept in the Rijksmuseum (Inv. No. RP-P-OB-46.797), is very similar and shows only a few differences, for example in the shape of the shield.
The composition by Gerard de Lairesse (1641–1711), kept in the Rijksmuseum (Inv. No. RP-P-OB-46.797), is very similar and shows only a few differences, for example in the shape of the shield.
Conditionreport:
- Minimal hairline cracks CHF 400 / 600 | (€ 410 / 620)
Venduto per CHF 425 (incl. premio)