Rectangular vermeil plate with repoussé decoration of a scen - Lot 56

Rectangular vermeil plate with repoussé decoration of a scene depicting the conversion of Saint Paul on the road to Damascus, in the style of Adam VAN VIANEN (1568-1627). Netherlands, 17th century Netherlands tax mark for foreign-made work. 1814-1893. 14 x 16.2 cm Gold wear and accidents. In an ebony frame decorated with gilded brass motifs. Gross weight: 691 g Note: This plate is partly inspired by the engraving by Cornelis CORT (circa 1533-1578) after Giulio CLOVIO dated 1576, in the Metropolitan Museum, ref. 53.601.349. It comes from a toilet set where it was set on the lid, with the provenance engraved on the back: "Antique french / originally orning part of a toilet set belonging to H.R.H. the Duke of Brunswick" (coll. sale of Lord and Lady Fairhaven).