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Reference:
VM
140
Description: A Vernis Martin snuff box, painted with a
curious scene of Sino-European inspiration. This was an interesting
development of the chinoiserie style, which was practiced in France
by important artists such as Francois Boucher. (see Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, and Society, 1700--1880
Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly, ISBN: 0764316885 pages
18-21). There are traces of a gold background on the surface,
which is textured with a wavy design. Although worn this is an
important box in terms of the aesthetic and cultural connotations it
illustrates.
Origin: France.
Circa: 1760
Materials: Vernis
Martin
Size: 3.1" across. 7.7cm
Condition: Wear
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