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La Balayeuse Du Sacré-cœur, Gilded Bronze Powder Compact, Line Vautrin, 'France'
$5,445.34
About
This powder compact designed by Line Vautrin bears the name “La balayeuse du Sacré-Coeur”, which means “The Sacré-Coeur sweeper”.
The chasings on the entire lid represent the steps of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris.
The clasp is formed by a sweeper cleaning the steps.
Manufactured around 1950, this compact is in very good original condition, has a use patina, a mirror and its original cloth.
Line Vautrin started working on her first creations, which were bracelets, at the age of 21.
Throughout her career, she mainly created mirrors in Talosel and bronze works.
She rent a stand at the Universal Exhibition of 1937. This event enabled her to gain popularity and so diversify her production: she started creating jewellery, bag clasps, belt buckles,...
Line Vautrin is today admitted a major player in post-war French decorative arts.
Details
- CreatorLine Vautrin (Designer, Manufacturer)
- DimensionsHeight: 0.4 in. (1 cm)Width: 3 in. (7.6 cm)Depth: 3.63 in. (9.2 cm)
- StyleMid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and TechniquesSilveredBronze
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1950
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationBrussels, BE
- Reference Number
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- Shipping$102.86 Express Parcel Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 5-6 days. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Customs Duties & Taxes May Apply.Ships From: Leuze-en-Hainaut, Belgium
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