Box - jeweler - Brass - Fragonard style
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Description from the seller
It is a jewelry box from the first half of the 20th century that perfectly captures that fascination with gallant neoclassicism so popular at the time, especially through the famous Fragonard scenes that decorated boxes, trays, and vanity items. Here, the piece combines worked metal and painted porcelain to create an intimate, elegant object with a clear romantic accent.
The body of the jewelry box is made of gold-toned metal with vegetal reliefs and scrolls that envelop the entire structure. The feet, slightly curved, raise the box and give it that air of a small aristocratic cabinet. Each side is decorated with relief motifs reminiscent of neoclassical ornamentation: symmetry, stylized leaves, a taste for formal clarity and restrained richness.
The lid is especially striking: a smooth, light surface framed by an ornate gold border that directs the gaze toward the central medallion. This medallion, painted porcelain, shows a gallant scene inspired by Fragonard: two figures in a bucolic setting, dressed in soft colors and delicate gestures. It is the typical iconography of courtly love, reinterpreted in the 20th century as a symbol of refinement and nostalgia.
The contrast between the warm gold of the metal and the painterly softness of the medallion creates a perfect balance between ornament and narrative, between a functional object and a decorative piece. It is a jewelry box that not only stores, but evokes: salon afternoons, French romance, domestic elegance.
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Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a jewelry box from the first half of the 20th century that perfectly captures that fascination with gallant neoclassicism so popular at the time, especially through the famous Fragonard scenes that decorated boxes, trays, and vanity items. Here, the piece combines worked metal and painted porcelain to create an intimate, elegant object with a clear romantic accent.
The body of the jewelry box is made of gold-toned metal with vegetal reliefs and scrolls that envelop the entire structure. The feet, slightly curved, raise the box and give it that air of a small aristocratic cabinet. Each side is decorated with relief motifs reminiscent of neoclassical ornamentation: symmetry, stylized leaves, a taste for formal clarity and restrained richness.
The lid is especially striking: a smooth, light surface framed by an ornate gold border that directs the gaze toward the central medallion. This medallion, painted porcelain, shows a gallant scene inspired by Fragonard: two figures in a bucolic setting, dressed in soft colors and delicate gestures. It is the typical iconography of courtly love, reinterpreted in the 20th century as a symbol of refinement and nostalgia.
The contrast between the warm gold of the metal and the painterly softness of the medallion creates a perfect balance between ornament and narrative, between a functional object and a decorative piece. It is a jewelry box that not only stores, but evokes: salon afternoons, French romance, domestic elegance.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Neoclassical Style
Title additional information
Fragonard style
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass
Model
jeweler
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
20th
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