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Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

Creator: Line Vautrin - The Holy Bible
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A gilt bronze box or podier by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, in the pattern of "Moise ou la traversee du desert" coric 1940s-1950s.
A rare mode in the box, the top surface of the cover illustrates the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt. The impression of the image is rather sharp with groups of figures, various animals and scripture.
Marked on the base "Line Vautrin". An extra stamp underneath that is illegible maybe "Made in France".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed on the base
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze, mirror
Condition:	Good. OnOne green spot on the top surface as shown, some wear on the base, spots of silvering on the edge of the interior mirror.
Creation Date:	1940-50s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Bespoke, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	315556

Dimensions

H.	0.4 in;	Diam.	2.75 in;
H.	1.02 cm;	Diam.	6.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

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