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Unusual French Gilt Bronze Box Line Vautrin

Creator: Line Vautrin
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A cast bronze box used as a poudrier (powder box) by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The lidded box is in a form a tear drop and features a relief band of motif including two kissing pigeons, arrows tails and heads and two locking hearts, set on a subtle green enameled background. A design that indicates a clear theme of love and romance. In the center, a large roundel of lustrous mother of pearl was set to render this piece a more antique appearance. Inside of the box, the mirror remains and appear original as well as the pad. Signed "Line Vautrin" on the base. Mother of Pearl was not a common material used by Line Vautrin, making this box a relatively rare model.
For a small paperweight of a similar design using mother of pearl. see lot 136 in Sotheby's Paris sale PF4023 Line Vautrin Collection D'un Amateur, December 14th, 2004.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bronze, mother of pearl
Condition:	Good. Fine with age appropriate patina.
Creation Date:	1940-50s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Florals/Botanical, Geometric, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	475332

Dimensions

W.	2.2 in;	H.	2.5 in;	D.	0.4 in;
W.	5.59 cm;	H.	6.35 cm;	D.	1.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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