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Large French Gilt Bronze Box "Pinocchio" by Line Vautrin

Creator: Line Vautrin
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior is lined with an enamel coated slip. The base is signed as shown. A relatively large and less seen piece by the artist.
Literature:
Christie's Sale 4030 on 20th May 2015: UN SOUHAIT A TRAVERSÉ PARIS - COLLECTION MARIE-LAURE BONNAUD-VAUTRIN, OEUVRES CHOISIES DE LINE VAUTRIN. Lot 492.
The Art of Line Vautrin, exh. cat., Wayne Schwartz Gallery, Amagansett, New York, 2006, n.p.
Line Vautrin: 100 Years of Magnitude, exh. cat., Maison Gerard, New York, 2013, n.p., fig. 14

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	gilt bronze
Condition:	Good. Fine condition with light wear and surface patina, some contact rubbing on the base. Lined interior is clean.
Creation Date:	1940-49
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	616169

Dimensions

W.	5.5 in;	H.	1.125 in;	D.	1.25 in;
W.	13.97 cm;	H.	2.86 cm;	D.	3.18 cm;

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