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French Sculpted Bronze Box Line Vautrin Day and Night
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Description
A sculpted cast bonze box "Le Jour et La Nuit" by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design on two sides that depicts the day and the night respectively, with stylized sun and star over grid window panel of the Parisian cityscape. This is an uncommon model with the design extending to the edge instead of being confined within a border. Signed "Line Vautrin" on the side. Retain the original mirror inside.
For a similar box, see "Line Vautrin" by Anne Bokelberg illustration on page 83.
Christie's sale 1862 on Dec 19th 2006 Arisian Fire and Light - Important Works by Line Vautrin" lot 1157.
Christie's sale 4030 on May 20th, 2015 "Un souhait a traverse Paris -Collection Marie-Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin, oeuvres choisies de Line Vautrin" lot 414. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Notes: and documented Origin: France Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Bronze mirror Condition: Good. Fine condition with nice mellow patina. One mark on the side but appears to be from casting. Mirror appears original. Singed on the side. Creation Date: 1950s Styles / Movements: Modern, Bespoke, Collectible Design Patterns: Abstract, Geometric, Handmade, Modern Incollect Reference #: 458427 -
Dimensions
W. 2.3 in; H. 0.3 in; D. 3 in; W. 5.84 cm; H. 0.76 cm; D. 7.62 cm;
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