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A Limoges Enamel Plaque Attributed to Samson, 19th Century
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A Limoges Enamel Plaque Attributed to Samson, 19th Century

19th century
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Description

This exquisite 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque, attributed to the renowned Samson workshop, is a fine example of the revivalist craftsmanship inspired by Renaissance artistry. The plaque is meticulously crafted on a copper base. The scene depicts three elegantly dressed figures in a pastoral setting beneath a starlit sky, an allegorical composition rendered in vivid tones of cobalt blue, crimson, and gold. Each figure’s costume is detailed with fine gilt accents, while the expressive gestures and delicate facial features demonstrate the painter’s mastery of the Limoges enamel technique. At their feet rests a small dog, attentively gazing upward. The reverse reveals the natural, molten finish of the enamel work over copper.

Measuring 12 by 15.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Limoges Enamel Plaque to the 19th Century.

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SA1170263
Dealers Internal Reference
H1388
Description
This exquisite 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque, attributed to the renowned Samson workshop, is a fine example of the revivalist craftsmanship inspired by Renaissance artistry. The plaque is meticulously crafted on a copper base.
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The scene depicts three elegantly dressed figures in a pastoral setting beneath a starlit sky, an allegorical composition rendered in vivid tones of cobalt blue, crimson, and gold.
H & H Gallery

Each figure’s costume is detailed with fine gilt accents, while the expressive gestures and delicate facial features demonstrate the painter’s mastery of the Limoges enamel technique. At their feet rests a small dog, attentively gazing upward. The reverse reveals the natural, molten finish of the enamel work over copper.

Measuring 12 by 15.5 cm

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Limoges Enamel Plaque to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170263
Dealers Internal Ref
H1388
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

European and islamic art

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A framed rectangular 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque depicting three figures in medieval attire within a garden setting at night under a starry sky.
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Archive I A framed rectangular 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque depicting three figures in medieval attire within a garden setting at night under a starry sky.

A Limoges Enamel Plaque Attributed to Samson, 19th Century

Archive II A framed rectangular 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque depicting three figures in medieval attire within a garden setting at night under a starry sky. View II
Archive III A framed rectangular 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque depicting three figures in medieval attire within a garden setting at night under a starry sky. View III
Archive IV A framed rectangular 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque depicting three figures in medieval attire within a garden setting at night under a starry sky. View IV
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A framed rectangular 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque depicting three figures in medieval attire within a garden setting at night under a starry sky.
A Limoges Enamel Plaque Attributed to Samson, 19th Century
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A framed rectangular 19th-century Limoges enamel plaque depicting three figures in medieval attire within a garden setting at night under a starry sky.
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Limoges enamel refers to vitreous enamel artwork produced in Limoges, France, a renowned manufacturing centre since the Middle Ages. During the 19th-century Renaissance Revival, European workshops produced detailed pictorial plaques depicting historical, religious, or classical scenes using traditional fired glass enamel techniques.

Painted enamel plaques consist of a shaped copper plate backing coated with ground glass pigments mixed with essential oils. Fired repeatedly in a kiln at high temperatures, metallic foils are often embedded beneath translucent glazes to create vibrant, reflective highlights and rich depth.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display fine hand-painted detail, multi-layered kiln firing, and counter-enamelling on the reverse side to prevent heat warping. Period examples often exhibit age-appropriate micro-crazing, gilded wooden frames, and hand-cut copper backing plates.

A framed enamel plaque functions well as an accent piece within a gallery wall or displayed above a console table alongside contemporary brass accessories. Incorporating warm accent lighting highlights the Luminous metallic foil underglazes and deep pigments of the artwork.

Clean enamel plaques gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove surface dust without applying liquid cleaners or solvents. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and sudden temperature fluctuations to protect the enamel layer from stress.
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