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Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century
$9,221
£6,942.48
€7,800
CA$12,726.37
A$14,256.34
CHF 7,428.85
MX$173,897.95
NOK 94,403.69
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DKK 59,381.41
About the Item
Circular box in composition of red tortoiseshell powder called "Indian red". Inlays of nets in the form of waves of different shades of gold (rose gold and white) run across the lid, the frame and the base. The removable lid is decorated with an exceptional composition in black lacquer and "piqué". The technique of "piqué" consists of inlaying small gold nails of different shades into the lacquer. This technique appeared at the beginning of the 18th century. This composition presents a still life of squash surrounded by flowering trees probably influenced by Asian decorative objects. The interior is entirely lined with blond tortoiseshell.
A few small missing elements on the body of the box.
Work from the mid-18th century. Circa 1750-1760.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 2.49 in (6.3 cm)Depth: 2.49 in (6.3 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: 49031stDibs: LU2065323555242
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