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Enamel Chest with Mythological Scenes, 19th-Century

Name: Enamel Chest with Mythological Scenes, 19th-Century
Price: 13114 USD
Availability: InStock

$13,114

Atena

Montesson, FR

Condition Notes: Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use. less

Description: Small, rectangular, enamel box decorated with mythological scenes that are framed with spiraling lines of ormolu and attached with flowers … more Small, rectangular, enamel box decorated with mythological scenes that are framed with spiraling lines of ormolu and attached with flowers at the corners. The rape of proserpina by the god pluto adorns the lid. The front and back of the box are decorated with images of diana being woken by her nymphs and the rape of europa. The sides have images of mercury educating cupid and a bath scene. The medallions are surrounded by multicolored, flowery foliage, medallions and latticework inlaid with flowers. Two gilt bronze friezes richly decorated with foliage and interlacing adorn the borders of this casket that rests of four ball-shaped ormolu feet. Marked "klein 38 bd. Des italiens paris", circa 1860. Dimensions: w 7.7 in, d 4.5in, h 5.5in. Dimensions: l 19.5cm, p 11.5cm, h 14 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity

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