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Carved Acanthus Motif Wooden Box, Surreal Tony Duquette Style, 1940s
$1,250
£954.93
€1,097
CA$1,789.67
A$1,957.69
CHF 1,019.98
MX$23,555.44
NOK 12,916.73
SEK 12,127.57
DKK 8,191.88
About the Item
Whimsical carved wooden box with radiating acanthus-leaf motif, circa 1930s-40s. The lid blossoms outward in a dynamic sunburst pattern, resting on exuberantly scrolled acanthus feet. The deep carving and stylized symmetry lend the piece a surreal, almost dreamlike presence.
Boxes like this embody the crosscurrents of early
20th-century design - a mix of European Surrealist fantasy and Hollywood Regency theatricality. The flowing organic carving recalls the dreamlike imagery of artists such as Leonora Carrington and the biomorphic interiors of Dalí, while the exaggerated ornament anticipates the glamorous eclecticism of Tony Duquette and early Hollywood decorators.
Likely made as a decorative table box or jewelry casket, it merges utility with strong sculptural impact. Its compact scale makes it ideal for a console, cocktail table, or bookshelf vignette, where its richly carved surface reads as both functional and artistic.
A rare and unusual piece that bridges Surrealism and Hollywood Regency - collectible for both design historians and lovers of sculptural decorative objects
- Similar to:Tony Duquette (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930-1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883046899692
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