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Enamel painted on copper—signed R. Bonnet, Limoges. A superb Limoges enamel piece depicting “The Money Changer,” based on the work of the Dutch painter Philips Koninck (1619–1688).Signed lower right “R. Bonnet, Limoges,” with the notation “after Koninck” on the left. Here, the artist demonstrates perfect mastery of the technique of enameling on copper, with layers of translucent glazes that produce deep iridescence. The subject, inspired by 17th-century Flemish painting, depicts an elderly man in bourgeois attire counting his gold in the soft light streaming through a window. The warm color palette and the rendering of the flesh tones are typical of the mid-20th-century Limoges school. Period gilded wood frame decorated with acanthus leaves, showing some slight wear consistent with its age. Artist Details: R. Bonnet (active in Limoges, circa 1950) Technique: enamel painted on copper Subject: “The Money Changer” after Philips Koninck Signature: lower right, R. Bonnet M.F. Limoges Frame: carved and leaf-gilded wood Condition: excellent overall condition, some minor wear to the gilding Provenance: Limoges workshop Shipping and Packaging Shipped within 48 hours in professional, reinforced packaging.Delivery in France via Colissimo or UPS; international shipping upon request. Pickup available in La Borie (24) by appointment. Authenticity Guaranteed All items offered by Objets de Jean Schneider are authenticated, carefully selected, and accurately described. Invoice available upon request for collectors and professionals.
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