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A LIMOGES PORCELAIN HAND-PAINTED PLAQUE DEPICTING KNIGHT

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Start price: $1,000

Estimated price: $1,500 - $2,000

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Depicting a Renaissance knight with a gilded helmet. The figure is seated and is turned slightly to the right; his eyes are cast down. The knight is wearing a dark coat with reddish sleeves. On his head, there is a richly wrought gilt helmet with ear-flaps and a plume of short red feathers. Dark background. Executed by Camille Faure (1874 – 1956) who was active/lived in France. Camille Faure is known for his Art Deco enamel vases. The artist’s signature is at the lower right, Limoges, France.

Dimensions: Plaque: 11 3/8 x 7 5/8 in., (28.9 x 19.4 cm.) Frame: 20 x 16 in., (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)

Condition: Excellent