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Late 18th Century Enamel Plate Depicting Deianeira and the Centaur Nessus from Limoges

Name: Late 18th Century Enamel Plate Depicting Deianeira and the Centaur Nessus from Limoges
Price: 18448 USD
Availability: InStock

$18,448

Atena

Montesson, FR

Condition Notes: Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use. less

Description: Limoges enamel plate featuring deianeira and the centaur nessus. In ovid's metamorphosis, hercules marries deianeira after conquering achelous and puts … more Limoges enamel plate featuring deianeira and the centaur nessus. In ovid's metamorphosis, hercules marries deianeira after conquering achelous and puts her in the care of nessus, a centaur, who offers to help her cross the euenos river. While hercules floats away, nessus, who is in love with the princess, tries to abduct her. Realizing the deception, hercules kills the centaur with an arrow poisoned by the lernaean hydra. The dramatic nature of this scene is highlighted by the movement of the waves and deianeira's brightly-colored, billowing fabric. The creator of this enamel plaque was inspired by guido reni's painting, déjaneire enlevée par le centaure nessus (1617-1621), currently conserved in the louvre museum in paris. The plate dates from the late 18th century, with a giltwood frame from the 17th century. A label on the back reads: raymond, circa 1790 dimension with frame l 13.6 in, h 14.4 in l 34.5 cm, h 36.5 cm dimension without frame l 10.6 in, h 11.4in l 27 cm, h 29 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity

issues arising from misattribution less

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