French, 19th century, two plaques with portraits titled "Henri II", and "Duchesse d'Etames" [sic]; two plaques with group scenes, one titled "Decembre", each approx.
Provenance: Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
Note: A similar style plaque sold at Bonhams, New York, The Collector's Cabinet: European Furniture and Decorative Arts, May 18, 2015, Lot 1335, see: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/22925/lot/1335/a-limoges-enamel-plaque-gabrielle-destree-1573-159919th-century/
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Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
some warping, scratching and losses to enamel and gilt decoration throughout, oxidation to exposed metal; donkey group plaque with areas of retouch to rims
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