Box (4) - Gold leaf - 4 handmade boxes 100%
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Lot of four handmade boxes from Italy, dating to 1950–1960, made of gesso, paper, gold leaf and wood; three Florentine-style boxes with gold leaf and one hand-carved Bangassou box.
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Lot of 4 Vintage Handmade Boxes: 3 Florentine Style Boxes with Gold Leaf (Italy, c. 1970-1980) + 1 Hand-Carved Box from Bangassou (Central African Republic)
Lot Details:
Three Florentine Style Boxes (Florence, Italy, c. 1970–1980):
Technique and Structure: Made according to Tuscan tradition on a light core / papier-mâché coated with gesso (gilding plaster), on which gold leaf and hand-painted decoration are applied (orange diamonds, floral motifs and green bands).
Hardware: Classic assembly using simple pin nails, characteristic of artisanal work of the period.
Designs: Includes a box with green feet and trim, a domed box with geometric pattern, and a flat rectangular box.
Hand-Carved Traditional Box (Bangassou, Central African Republic):
Crafted in reddish-toned noble wood with incised geometric engraving.
Authenticity: Hand-carved signature and provenance inscription on the base: "Souvenir de Bangassou - 016".
Condition:
Overall: Very good vintage condition.
Florentine boxes: Maintain their natural patina with slight losses or wear to the gold leaf on edges and corners, typical of their age and use, which confirms their authenticity.
African box: Solid structure and well maintained.
Lot of 4 Vintage Handmade Boxes: 3 Florentine Style Boxes with Gold Leaf (Italy, c. 1970-1980) + 1 Hand-Carved Box from Bangassou (Central African Republic)
Lot Details:
Three Florentine Style Boxes (Florence, Italy, c. 1970–1980):
Technique and Structure: Made according to Tuscan tradition on a light core / papier-mâché coated with gesso (gilding plaster), on which gold leaf and hand-painted decoration are applied (orange diamonds, floral motifs and green bands).
Hardware: Classic assembly using simple pin nails, characteristic of artisanal work of the period.
Designs: Includes a box with green feet and trim, a domed box with geometric pattern, and a flat rectangular box.
Hand-Carved Traditional Box (Bangassou, Central African Republic):
Crafted in reddish-toned noble wood with incised geometric engraving.
Authenticity: Hand-carved signature and provenance inscription on the base: "Souvenir de Bangassou - 016".
Condition:
Overall: Very good vintage condition.
Florentine boxes: Maintain their natural patina with slight losses or wear to the gold leaf on edges and corners, typical of their age and use, which confirms their authenticity.
African box: Solid structure and well maintained.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gold type
Gold leaf
Specific region of origin
Florentino
Title additional information
4 handmade boxes 100%
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Gold, Paper, Plaster, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
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Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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