Lot 92: PIERRE NOUAILHER (CIRCA 1657 - 1717), FRENCH, LIMOGES, CIRCA 1700  BOOK-BINDING WITH THE ANNUNCIATION  |

painted enamel with gold highlights on copper; in a gilt wood frame
two plaques monogrammed  P.N. ; all 3 plaques numered in red paint on the reverse: 1050

11 x 17 cm ; 4 1/3 x 6 5/8 in.

enamel, copper, giltwood

In overall good condition. Small holes are visible all around the edges of the plaques where they were formerly nailed to the cover of the prayer book. The enamel appears to have been slightly retouched in some places, notably visible to the back, to the lower part of the plaque with the archangel Gabriel.
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Köller, Zürich, June 1976, Lot 2444
Private collection, Basel
Köller, Zürich, 14 March 2008, Lot 2446