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A Queen of Heaven from Limoges, in the elegant 1200s style, faced the bust of Louis XIII, king on earth by divine will. A perfect pairing! Limoges, Grandmont Abbey workshop? (Haute-Vienne), c. 1220-1250. Virgin of the Annunciation in repoussé copper, engraved and gilded, with small turquoise gemstones (two in glass, one missing), rock crystal,…