£800
A fine 19th century gilt wood and enamel set casket or chases in the 16th century Limoges style, the giltwood frame set with coloured enamel panels decorated with twelve Saints, Salvator Mundi, and Italian-style armorial in the manner of the della Rovere family, bearing signature for L. Laudin, 19cm high, 22.5 x 9.5cm
Provenance: From the estate of Henry Lane Eno (1871-1928), thence by descent
there are some mild marks, scratches, knocks, and wear to surface consistent with age and use. Losses to wood cresting and 2 feet, lifting and losses to gilded surface, a push release lock, interior with floral fabric that has begun to perish. Panels seem to be generally good if dirty, gilding and detailing mostly strong and legible, visible diagonal hairline across St Simon, dirt may be concealing other cracks and loss. Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
27.6% inc VAT*
