Line Vautrin

Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

Documentation

Signed

Documentation Notes

signed on the base

Origin

France

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Bronze, mirror

Dimensions

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

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

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".

Styles / Movements

Bespoke, Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

315556