Penicaud was known for his development and mastery of the grisaille technique of enamelling. This is an example of a purchase made on the Grand Tour by Sir Andrew Fountaine who built Narford Hall, near Swaffham. Fountaine was a noted connoisseur and Grand Tourist and his collection was one of the most important ever amassed in Norfolk.

Provenance

Sir Andrew Fountaine, Italy, circa 1720 for Narford Hall, Norfolk, home of the Fountaine family;...; Fountaine Collection sale, Christie's, London, 1884; Mr Marks;...; Ruth Blumka, New York, late 1980s; Jack Soultanian. On loan to the Metropolitan Mu