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Antique English 18th Century Matthew Boulton Venus Vase Ormolu Parfumerie

Creator: Matthew Boulton (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Matthew Boulton

England c.1775.

A White Marble and Ormolu Mounted Venus Vase Perfume Burner by Matthew Boulton. According to Nicholas Goodison the Venus Vase proved a very popular product mainly used as a model for clocks though some were made as perfume burners. In a sale at Christies in 1778 there were five Venus vases described as "Venus and Cupid in ormoulu , at the Tomb of Adonis. Only one found a buyer at a price of 13 10s 0d.
Many were exported and in 1772 the Paris marchand-mercier Charles Raymond Grancher advertises for sale a "Venus weeping at the tomb of Adonis on a white marble base.
Coincidently this one was purchased in Paris. Possibly the same.

Provenance
Private Collection. Paris.

Literature: See Nicholas Goodison Book on Matthew Boulton Page 355 Illustration 360

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Ormolu.
Condition:	Excellent Condition Unusually Without Any Replacements.
Creation Date:	1775
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	353220

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.