Pair Limoges Enamel on Copper Portrait Plaques of Catherine de Medici and Anne, First Duke of Montmorency of France, 19th century, possibly earlier. Oval plaques mounted in gilt wood frames with enamel panels, figural enameled wood heads to the top and bottom of each frame. Possible artist initial or signature to lower end of male portrait. Portraits after models by Leonard Limousin.
Approximate weight: 3lb
Measurements: Approx., Plaques: 9 inches x 6.25 inches / 9 inches x 6.5 inches / Frames each: 15 inches x 11 inches x 1 inch
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Catherine de Medici portrait with faint crazing lines. Duke portrait with lines to enamel near the head, 3/4 inch by half inch area of hat restored. Wear and losses to wood frames. Some losses to the layer of enamel on wood to the edges of the figural heads.