Painted Decorative Boxes

Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730. Rare and beautiful Swedish pine chest.   Traces of original paint to the outside with decorative metal strap...

This antique wooden box is unmarked and unsigned, but believed to have been made in Russia in circa 1890. The top of the box portrays a vignette of a shore scene where several men in...

Egg 4 Picture frames is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg 4 Picture frames has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg 4 Picture fr...

An old circular Chinese food pot, traditionally crafted and richly decorated, featuring a rounded, lidded form designed for the storage or serving of food. The vessel is finished in ...

Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, with fine floral miniature fire-enamelled on guilloche, enamelled edge with vertical stripes. Viennese Art N...

Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...

Exquisite piece of Mary Gregory all original black amethyst glass hinged perfume box. Inside is formed with gilt wire inserts with three glass scent or cut glass perfume bottles co...

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature fire enamelled in Louis XVI style, second half of the 19th century, and fine hand engravings. Siz...

This little, refined and exquisite lacquered wooden box or jewelry case, with polychrome floral decoration on green background is a piece that shows its elegance. It could be a little jewel to contain jewels and its beauty perfectly matches with every timeless home. The curved shape of the box, on the front, on the sides and of the feet, the rich carving, are the result of the high level craftemanships of the Venetian master cabinetery. This magnificent piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. The piece is in very good state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The wooden green lacquered box...

Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche above and below. Contemporary modern style. Dimensions cm. 9 x 9.5 cm high. 3.Weight gr....

Rectangular table snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels fired on guilloche and hand-painted floral miniature; external blue staff. Art Nouveau sty...

Group of Italian toleware comprised of a hinged box, covered and footed compote and a covered oval box. The pieces in yellow/cream and decorated with ...

Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silvere gold-plated with fine hand engravings and three-color fired enamels on guillochè also on the sides. Baroque style. Dimensions: 6 x ...

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...

Behold the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship: a square table box, meticulously crafted from gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver. This masterpiece features exquisite engravings a...

Square snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with perforated lid, embossed and engraved by hand, with fine round miniature diameter cm. 3.8 hand painted in tempera on veg...

Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and hand-painted floral miniature, surrounded by a frame with leaves on a blue bac...

Rectangular table box with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with a beautiful hand-engraved and fire-enamelled frame and in the center a beautiful hand painted miniature by the painter Beatrice Mellana reproducing the painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres "Odalisque with slave". Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 12.3 x 3.3. Weight gr. 671. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1979 and manufactured in Florence in numerous specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...

Square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 618. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 and manufactured in Florence in some specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

A captivating vintage Limoges trinket box, crafted in fine cobalt blue porcelain and adorned with hand-applied 22-karat gold detailing. The lid features a richly illustrated courtesa...

Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni. Table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel inserted in a very fine ha...

Large shaped table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche and large fire enamelled rectangular miniature hand painted by the painter ...

Vintage "Day of the Dead" miniature Mexican diarama, circa 1970s. The box displays a scene skeletons in a bar playing pool; it is in very good vintage ...

Graham pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displ...

19th century Victorian English wood playing card box with a Jack of Clubs painted on paper on the front and book paper all around.

A decorative French porcelain box, dating from the 1970s, depicting a stylized Pierrot, an iconic figure in the world of theater and poetry. The lid is surmounted by a delicately scu...

Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand painted featuring two exotic birds (depicted on the top and front), pine, berries,...

Heart-shaped Zsolnay lidded box in cream-colored porcelain with hand-painted flowers, butterflies and gold decoration. Late 20th century. Measures: 12 x 6.5 cm. In excellent cond...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese large three-piece porcelain box, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped body, a signed masterpiece by highly acclai...

This lovely antique lacquered apothecary box was crafted in Italy in late 19th century in the style of medicinal herbs casket in use in pharmacies during the Middle Age and Renaissan...

table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with edges with fire - enamelled stripes and upper frame with insertion of paillons in pure gold and beautRectangular iful fire-enam...

Majolica lidded Box Tromp l'Oeil to look like asparagus. The box is a wonderful decorative piece in the kitchen or dining room - holding anything from office supplies at a kitchen w...

Round snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature pastoral image fired enamelled. 18th century French style. Diameter cm. 8 cm high. 1.8. Weight gr. 171. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1968 on inspiration from previous boxes also manufactured in the Salimbeni company headquarters with manual workmanship by talented artisan artists with a thick plate suitable for supporting numerous glazing firings at high heat at around 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...

Discover an authentic artisanal treasure with this refined oval pill box. Made of gold-plated 925/1000 silver, this piece is embellished with translucent enamels fired on guilloché ...

Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century

delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...

As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...

No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store ...

Antique Limoge 19th Jewellery hand painted porcelain & brass box with hunting horse scene. aprox 1880 hand painted in yellow porcelaine Perfect gift for ...

Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box. Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...

Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Germany, circa 1840 Beautiful, simple Biedermeier casket box from Germany, circa 1840. Ice birch veneer on oak and softwood painted black on the inside....

Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid. Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm. Wooden chest from the vicerega...

A fine Victorian English glove box, crafted in molded papier-mâché and finished in deep black lacquer. The rectangular form features gently rounded corners and a hinged lid. The exte...

La bonbonnière ou boîte à bijoux de Saint Clément, réalisée en faïence barbotine à la fin du XIXe siècle dans le style Art Nouveau, est une véritable œuvre d'art. Son décor délicat d...

A rare and exceptional Georgian English South Staffordshire Bilston enamel patch box ion the form of a tricorn hat and dating from around 1770. The small box has a small round hinged...

This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...

19th century hand-painted Burmese lacquer lidded box Beautiful object.

A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...

The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Stamped Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Boxes. Ou...

A Very Large 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Celeste Blue Ground Porcelain Box with Watteau Scene Cartouches. This box consists of signature celeste blue ground of Sèvres porcela...

Delightful and rare painted ceramic box made in the 40s by the Arte Casa factory in Albisola. Fairly good condition, slight defects in the ceramic. Manufacturer's mark on the base.

Round haped silver gilded 925/1000 table box with translucent enamels on guilloche with hand-painted floral miniatures and gold paillons Made in Italy 1.400 grams The Miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

A small round red, yellow and black trinket box. This vintage hand - painted box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large eno...

Art Deco Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland This exquisite sculptural box showcases the unmistakable zoomorphic aesthetic of Sandoz, one of the great master...

19th century French porcelain and brass trinket box with flower decorations.

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Trinket Box Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this beautiful vintage ceramic trinket box. Exper...

Beautiful Fedoskino Russian lacquered box depicting a fisherman with a Pike from the Russian Fairytale By Pike. Nicely finished with high gloss la...

Fine 18th century baroque chinoiserie chest, circa 1750, Sweden. The chest is wrapped in canvas that's been beautifully painted upon, this canvas can be seen in some places where...

This Georgian period traveling desk from circa 1820, crafted in England, features an Italiante metal handle and lock that enhance its functionality and historical charm. The exterior...

This important German porcelain box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Its hand-painted wild game scene celebrates the natural world,...