Description:

FRENCH ENAMEL PLAQUE OF CHRIST ON ROAD TO CALVARY
Station two of the crucifixion of Christ carrying his cross with God observing from the heavens. French text reading "Ta Volunte Soit Faict Ainsy En La Terre Come Au Ciel" translating to "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Framed with arabesque metal work and wood rhombus mosaic. Label to verso reading "10 Place Delaborde 1 & 3 Rue du Vienne, Paris".

Provenance: From the collection of Lucy and Stanley Lopata, by descent. Plaque: 5" height, 4.25" width; frame: 14.5" height, 10.5" width

    Condition:
  • In general, this work is in good condition with small areas of slight issue. Note that the plaque is of convex form. The farthest upper right corner of the work has a slight loss of finish with most of that loss toward the upper border but not a rough loss. The most central figure at the middle of the plaque, the first figure behind christ-there is a slight loss of the finish in his head and cross area and likely the worst issue is at the top of this same figure's robe behind his head there is a small bruise to the surface. Please do look at our images online and use the ZOOM TOOL for close-up inspection.

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April 17, 2021 10:00 AM CDT
St. Louis, MO, US

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