Att. to Pierre REYMOND (1513-1584) - Limoges painted enamel saltcellar

Attributed to Pierre REYMOND (Limoges, 1513-1584)
Saltcellar decorated with an antique Triumph
Painted enamels in grisaille with gold highlights on copper
(?) 12.5 cm x (h) 8.7 cm

The enameler perfectly captures the joyfulness of the procession through confident and lively brushstrokes, as well as the dynamism of the slender figures (see fig. 2), in accordance with the Mannerist canons of the second half of the 16th century. The vibrant gold highlights, representing elements of accessories or clothing, further enhance the movement and dance-like rhythm of the composition.

This piece can be compared to other works by Pierre Reymond, notably the "Triumph of Bacchus" salt cellar housed at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In addition to the shared iconography, both works display similarly slender figures, executed with the same energetic and precise brushwork, along with Reymond’s distinctive use of gold highlights.

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