Bekkers & Zoon - Tin box - Japonisme in gold and black, birds and a fan • Netherlands • ca. 1890–1910 - Metal
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Metal box with colour lithography in gold and black, featuring Japonisme birds and a fan in Jugendstil/Art Nouveau, ca. 1900–1910, by Bekkers & Zoon (Netherlands), dimensions 9.5 × 27 × 24 cm.
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Description from the seller
Japonisme chest by Bekkers & Zoon, Dordrecht, with lithographed birds and fan on dotted gold. On the black panel of the domed lid there is a long-tailed bird on a blooming branch, next to an opened fan with bamboo and a bird in flight. Turquoise grape clusters and orange-saffron accents spread over the gold ground.
For this object a Buy now price has also been set for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
A rectangular chest with a domed lid on four short feet, made of tinned sheet iron with colour lithography. The front shows a black lattice panel with grapevines and a panel with three parakeets on a blooming branch. The end panels carry a lantern-shaped medallion with two peonies and a butterfly, between honeycomb bands. On small notches there are marks in Japanese style; the grapevines and the Greek meander are Western ornament elements. The decoration occurs on more box shapes.
About the maker:
Jacobus Bekkers started in 1824 a tinsmithing shop with a storefront in Dordrecht. As Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon the firm produced lithographed tin boxes for biscuits, tea and coffee, and in 1900 it became a public company. The name appeared on tins around 1925, such as the Van Nelle boxes designed by Jacques Jongert. This chest shows the firm with its japonisme decoration: an Eastern scene in Western litho.
In the interior:
Fits in an Art Nouveau, japonisme or eclectic interior, on a sideboard, desk or bookcase. The black and the dotted gold give the corner more depth.
Condition:
Good, with clear signs of use. Lid: the lithograph is partly rubbed smooth and scratched on top. Rust along the lid and bottom edge and around the hasp hole. Front: some stains in the black field. The lock plate is missing; the hasp hole and two rivet holes are visible. Interior: bare tinned metal with oxidation. No dents or holes observed. See the photographs. Decorative object, not intended for use with foodstuffs.
In one glance:
Material: tinned sheet iron with colour litho, brass hinge
Dimensions and weight: h 9.5 x w 27 x d 24 cm, 245 grams
Brand: no factory mark, signature or label found
Dating: ca. 1890–1910
Provenance: from a private collection of Dutch tinware
Description and sources:
Bekkers & Zoon, Dordrecht. The same decoration appears on more tins from this firm: the same bird on the branch, fan, lantern medallion and grapevines. LastDodo catalogs a tin with this decoration under the firm. The dating follows the fashion of japonisme and colour lithography.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured shipped with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and by clicking follow (heart) next to 'DECADERS Gallery'.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
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We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateJaponisme chest by Bekkers & Zoon, Dordrecht, with lithographed birds and fan on dotted gold. On the black panel of the domed lid there is a long-tailed bird on a blooming branch, next to an opened fan with bamboo and a bird in flight. Turquoise grape clusters and orange-saffron accents spread over the gold ground.
For this object a Buy now price has also been set for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
A rectangular chest with a domed lid on four short feet, made of tinned sheet iron with colour lithography. The front shows a black lattice panel with grapevines and a panel with three parakeets on a blooming branch. The end panels carry a lantern-shaped medallion with two peonies and a butterfly, between honeycomb bands. On small notches there are marks in Japanese style; the grapevines and the Greek meander are Western ornament elements. The decoration occurs on more box shapes.
About the maker:
Jacobus Bekkers started in 1824 a tinsmithing shop with a storefront in Dordrecht. As Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon the firm produced lithographed tin boxes for biscuits, tea and coffee, and in 1900 it became a public company. The name appeared on tins around 1925, such as the Van Nelle boxes designed by Jacques Jongert. This chest shows the firm with its japonisme decoration: an Eastern scene in Western litho.
In the interior:
Fits in an Art Nouveau, japonisme or eclectic interior, on a sideboard, desk or bookcase. The black and the dotted gold give the corner more depth.
Condition:
Good, with clear signs of use. Lid: the lithograph is partly rubbed smooth and scratched on top. Rust along the lid and bottom edge and around the hasp hole. Front: some stains in the black field. The lock plate is missing; the hasp hole and two rivet holes are visible. Interior: bare tinned metal with oxidation. No dents or holes observed. See the photographs. Decorative object, not intended for use with foodstuffs.
In one glance:
Material: tinned sheet iron with colour litho, brass hinge
Dimensions and weight: h 9.5 x w 27 x d 24 cm, 245 grams
Brand: no factory mark, signature or label found
Dating: ca. 1890–1910
Provenance: from a private collection of Dutch tinware
Description and sources:
Bekkers & Zoon, Dordrecht. The same decoration appears on more tins from this firm: the same bird on the branch, fan, lantern medallion and grapevines. LastDodo catalogs a tin with this decoration under the firm. The dating follows the fashion of japonisme and colour lithography.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured shipped with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and by clicking follow (heart) next to 'DECADERS Gallery'.
Seller's Story
Decaders Gallery
Region Eindhoven, Netherlands
Our passion lies in 20th-century applied art and design, with a particular focus on the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern. But styles from the sixties, seventies, and later also capture our attention. Each decade has made a unique contribution to the art world, which perfectly reflects our name – Decaders Gallery.
Thanks to our love for art and design, we present new, exceptional decorative objects weekly. In addition, we have a broad interest in Asian art, antiques, and collectibles.
Our scavenges across Europe have led to a valuable network of like-minded enthusiasts who help us track down unique finds. This network has paid off: we are proud to have supplied artworks to renowned museums, including:
Museums & collections
Netherlands:
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn
• Drents Museum, Assen
• National Textile Museum, Tilburg
• National Glass Museum, Leerdam
• Museum 'Amsterdam School' ('t Schip), Amsterdam
• PSV Football Museum, Eindhoven
• National War Museum, Overloon
Belgium:
• Musée de la Famenne, Marche-en-Famenne
• Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
Spain:
• Maritime Museum, Barcelona
---
We warmly invite you to visit our auctions with surprising artworks and to follow us on Instagram. Discover your favorite decade at Decaders Gallery!
Marc van der Heijden
Decaders Gallery, Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
245 g
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Bekkers & Zoon
Material
Metal
Model
Japonisme in gold and black, birds and a fan • Netherlands • ca. 1890–1910
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9.5 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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