Offered by Antiquités Olivier Alberteau
General antiques dealer in Nantes
Enamel plaque depicting the martyrdom of St. Sebastian, tied to a tree and pierced with arrows.
He receives the crown of his martyrdom from the hands of an angel.
Painted in shades of gray and enhanced with gold, this plaque captures the aesthetics of enamels painted in Limoges in the 17th century.
Monogrammed P at the top left of the plaque (wear) and on the back of the plaque. 3 small accidents visible on the edges.
Limoges, 19th century.
Height: 16.5 cm.
Width: 7.5 cm.