From the collection of Don Gonzalo Maria de Ulloa y Ortega-Montanés (1833-1882), IX Count of Adanero
Limoges, mid- 16th century
Casket
Auction Closed
November 5, 05:54 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
painted polychrome enamel on copper with gilt highlights, four engraved brass plaques on the back and a damask iron plaque on the top of the lid, on gilt-copper mounts
with two labels inscribed "[...] 90" and "N°116 [...]"
the plaques on the back inscribed F. X. E. C., CARDINALIS, D. LAR. CI. et POLICIUS
10.9 by 17.1 by 11.7cm.; 4¼ by 6¾ by 4⅝in.
Collection of Don Gonzalo Maria de Ulloa y Ortega-Montanés (1833-1882), 9th Count Adanero;
Thence by descent to his brother, Marquess of Castro Serna, Madrid;
Private collection, Madrid, until 2012;
Christie's London, 6 July 2012, lot 130;
Where acquired.
