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19th Century Lacquered Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Parrot and Lady

$370
£276.37
€320.41
CA$513.74
A$575.83
CHF 299.82
MX$7,031.15
NOK 3,806.61
SEK 3,608.32
DKK 2,390.60
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About the Item

Early 19th century hand painted black lacquered Papier-Mâché snuff box or vanity box Crafted in Austria in the early 1800's, the decorative box features a hand painted scene of a young beauty holding a parrot in the romantic Rococo manner of Stobwasser, Boucher or Fragonard. The box also features a birdcage, brass hardware and is further embellished with colorful floral decor on the front and sides.
  • Attributed to:
    Stobwasser (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)Width: 3.65 in (9.28 cm)Depth: 2.55 in (6.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 348631stDibs: LU943428148022

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