LIMOGES. Suite of four rectangular copper plates enameled in grisaille and gold highlights representing the four seasons. Each monogrammed JL for probably Jacques II LAUDIN (1663-1729). Late 17th century. Height 10 cm - Width: 18 cm Chased gilt bronze frame, mounted on red velvet. Provenance : - June 15, 1934 public auction sale of the Collection de Monsieur le Comte de Gramont at Maître Etienne Ader, Paris ; - June 23, 1976 public auction sale at Maîtres Ader, Picard, Tajan, Paris ; - Private collection. Related works : - two plates representing Spring and Summer are reproduced in Philippe Verdier's catalog des émaux peints de la Renaissance. They are of the same dimensions and are monogrammed HP for Hélie Poncet, a 17th-century enameller. - three signed enamel plates by Jacques II Laudin illustrating water, fire and earth were sold at Artcurial on December 5, 2017. Appraisal by Mr. Benoît BERTRAND - 06 88 47 62 42 - bbertrand0870@gmail.com