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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 Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.