Netherlandish, attributed to Hans Jakob Bayr (1574-1628), Noah’s Ark, large bronze plaque, early 17th century, a view of Noah and his wife and other figures with pairs of animals and birds entering the ark, 198mm (Weber 782 – 195-241mm), sometime lacquered and with a yellow/golden patina, very fine detailing For a similar plaquette of 207mm and also lacquered see the John R Gaines collection sale, Morton & Eden, 8 December 2005, lot 64.

Estimate: GBP 1000-1500