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ALEXANDRE MARTY 1940 Limoges Decorative Round Box With Enamel On Copper

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An enameled decorative round box designed by Alexandre Marty, (1876-1943). This is an amazing beautiful round box created in Limoges France by Alexandre Marty, back in the 1945-1950. The box has been crafted for Limoges in solid copper and highly decorated with organic motifs of flowers covered with precious metal foil, polychrome, partially pastose hard glass enamel. Alexandre Marty was a proponent of the emerging Art Deco style, and, coupled with Fauré‘s desire to embrace the modern, the workshop began to produce unconventional enamel designs in this new style with exceptional skill and artistry Country: Limoges, France Period: Art-Deco, Pre-War, 1930-1940 Weight: About 2.5 Pounds, (1.14 Kg.). Measurements: Diameter of 216 mm by a height 79 mm (8.5 x 3.1 Inches). Hallmarks: Signed by gold handwritten as follows, "A. MARTY LIMOGES". Literature: Alberto Shayo; 'Camille Fauré, Limoges art deco enamels, the geometry of joy', Antique Collectors Club Ltd, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007. P. 10, 13, 16, 31. for similar examples illustrated. Note: Alexandre Marty collaborate with Camille Faure between (1922-1925). Condition: The overall condition of this Alexandre Marty enameled box is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured in the settings. Some normal production cracking that don't detract. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: D032425VONS/.7834
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Enamel,Gold,Enameled,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this Alexandre Marty enameled box is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured in the settings. Some normal production cracking that don't detract. This piece has been inspected.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D032425VONS/.78341stDibs: LU8303244630602

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