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UnknownWedding Chest of Corinne de Blaru, French 19th Century Folk Art Painted1840s
1840s
$2,122.75
£1,588.93
€1,800
CA$2,921.52
A$3,256.33
CHF 1,708.49
MX$39,765.13
NOK 21,633.15
SEK 20,446.62
DKK 13,702.87
About the Item
Vintage French folk art, Early 19th century, painted wood wedding, hope or bridal chest, for the wedding of Charles Herbert Frederic and Corinne de Blaru in 1848. The names and dates are written to the inside of the lid (see photo).
A superb example of a European hope or wedding chest in remarkable condition Of characteristic dome top form, each surface (except for the back panel which is plain) is magnificently hand decorated. A beautiful pierced basket to the lid, red white and blue drapery to the front panel, and on all the painted surfaces flowers, mostly tulips and birds. All the decoration is set on a rich ground with white banding to the edges. It has its original iron handle and lock thought the hasp is missing. The patination is absolutely superb and this has obviously been a used and cherished object for many generations.
The names suggest this box was probably for a daughter of the Marquis de Blaru situated in the Yvelines west of Paris. and is therfore a French box but the decoration is also characteristic of marriage chests from eastern Europe. A chest of this size and ornamentation most likely would have served as linen storage for a woman preparing for married life.
Eastern European Folk Designs:
The most captivating aspect of Eastern European marriage chests is their vibrant folk art traditions. There is no better example of this than the Hungarian “tulip boxes,” named for their distinctive floral motifs. These pieces showcase: bright, appealing colours reflecting local traditions, symbolic decorations specific to each region with
distinctive patterns marking national and local identity.
In Central and Eastern Europe these chests were given a lot of importance and were kept in the best room of the house and at times on a table. What makes these pieces so special is the fact that they became the bearer of some of the greatest folk art traditions of Europe and every region had its own way of designing the patterns and colours.
- Creation Year:1840s
- Dimensions:Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
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- Condition:Beautiful patination, wear commensurate with age and use, some losses to the lid decoration, one hinge damaged, lock hasp missing.
- Gallery Location:Cotignac, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: LG/Wedding chest/Blaru1stDibs: LU1430216189272
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