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French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

Creator: Line Vautrin
Offered by: Tishu

Description
An oval shape poudrier gilt bronze box by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950. The name of this lovely box is called "two pigeons loved each other tenderly". Graphically the artist created a minimalistic image of two kissing doves with just a few effective strokes. The box finished in a blond bronze color and stamped "Line Vautrin" on the bottom. Inside the box, the mirror still remains and also a cute note from Line Vautrin that reads "si cette glace se casse ne soyes pas inquiete Vous N'surez pas sept ans de malheur Croyes en Line Vautirn". The box comes with its original storage box in embossed skin which is quite worn.
The measurement shows the size of the bronze box only. The size of the leather box is slightly larger.
Reference: for a same box finished in silvered bronze, see Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 37.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze and Mirror
Condition:	Good. Minor wear and fine scratches mostly on the base. Small minute chips on the mirror where the clips are. Leather box generally worn. Been polished and cleaned gently.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern, Mid Century
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Geometric, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	582713

Dimensions

W.	3 in;	H.	0.375 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	7.62 cm;	H.	0.95 cm;	D.	5.08 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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