Tin box - Geisha by a torii under a flowering branch • Japonisme • base stamp 'Made in Belgium' • ca. - Metal
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A round Belgian metal tin box featuring a geisha under a cherry blossom branch in vermilion red, black, bottle green and antique gold, in an Art Deco Japonisme style, ca. 1920–1940, with a 18 cm diameter and 5.5 cm height; weighs 1035 g and is in good used condition with minor age-related signs, stamped Made in Belgium and Import de Belgique.
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Tin box - Geisha by torii under a flowering branch • Japonisme • bottom stamp 'Made in Belgium' • approx. 1920–1940 - Metal
Round Belgian tin box with a geisha under a flowering branch, in vermilion red and black with bottle green and antique gold. The decor reads like Japanese lacquerware: a torii, a full moon, and a tall figure with a fan. Sharp Art Deco lines make it look like japonisme from the twenties or thirties. On a sideboard or in a display case the vermilion catches the light.
For this object a Buy Now price has also been set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
A low, round box, more than three times as wide as high. On the lid stands a geisha in a dark kimono, a fan in her hand, beneath a branch with round blossoms. Behind her is a torii, top right hangs an antique gold moon. The vermilion shines like lacquer, the figure and branch are black, the blossoms bottle green. In the base is a round stamp in four lines: Made in Belgium, Import de Belgique.
About the maker:
No maker is claimed, but the tradition is. In and around Antwerp the Belgian tinplate industry printed color decors on sheet metal in the twenties, including in Art Deco style. Japonisme, popular in Europe since around 1860, supplied the imagery: geisha, torii, blossoms. The stamp in two languages, English and French, points to export to English- and French-speaking markets.
Inside the interior:
Fits in an Art Deco, eclectic, or japonisme-tinged interior, on a sideboard or in a display case. The vermilion provides a calm room with one strong color field.
Condition:
Good, with signs of use. Lid: fine scratches and light specks in the vermilion. Base: scratches and small rust spots. No crack, dent, or hole observed. The lacquer gloss of the color layer is production-specific. See the images. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for use with food.
In one glance:
Material: tin, sheet metal with printed color decor
Dimensions and weight: h 5.5 x diameter 18 cm, 235 g
Brand: round stamp Made in Belgium, Import de Belgique, impressed in the base
Dating: ca. 1920–1940
Provenance: from the collection of Decaders Gallery
Description and sources:
The stamp confirms Belgium: it is pressed into the metal. A Japanese production is excluded. A maker remains unnamed, as there is no manufacturers’ mark. Dating rests on the Made in stamp, predominantly from about 1921, and on the Art Deco line.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and, next to 'DECADERS Gallery', clicking follow (heart).
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 TranslateTin box - Geisha by torii under a flowering branch • Japonisme • bottom stamp 'Made in Belgium' • approx. 1920–1940 - Metal
Round Belgian tin box with a geisha under a flowering branch, in vermilion red and black with bottle green and antique gold. The decor reads like Japanese lacquerware: a torii, a full moon, and a tall figure with a fan. Sharp Art Deco lines make it look like japonisme from the twenties or thirties. On a sideboard or in a display case the vermilion catches the light.
For this object a Buy Now price has also been set, for those who want to acquire it immediately without waiting.
Description:
A low, round box, more than three times as wide as high. On the lid stands a geisha in a dark kimono, a fan in her hand, beneath a branch with round blossoms. Behind her is a torii, top right hangs an antique gold moon. The vermilion shines like lacquer, the figure and branch are black, the blossoms bottle green. In the base is a round stamp in four lines: Made in Belgium, Import de Belgique.
About the maker:
No maker is claimed, but the tradition is. In and around Antwerp the Belgian tinplate industry printed color decors on sheet metal in the twenties, including in Art Deco style. Japonisme, popular in Europe since around 1860, supplied the imagery: geisha, torii, blossoms. The stamp in two languages, English and French, points to export to English- and French-speaking markets.
Inside the interior:
Fits in an Art Deco, eclectic, or japonisme-tinged interior, on a sideboard or in a display case. The vermilion provides a calm room with one strong color field.
Condition:
Good, with signs of use. Lid: fine scratches and light specks in the vermilion. Base: scratches and small rust spots. No crack, dent, or hole observed. The lacquer gloss of the color layer is production-specific. See the images. Offered as a decorative object, not intended for use with food.
In one glance:
Material: tin, sheet metal with printed color decor
Dimensions and weight: h 5.5 x diameter 18 cm, 235 g
Brand: round stamp Made in Belgium, Import de Belgique, impressed in the base
Dating: ca. 1920–1940
Provenance: from the collection of Decaders Gallery
Description and sources:
The stamp confirms Belgium: it is pressed into the metal. A Japanese production is excluded. A maker remains unnamed, as there is no manufacturers’ mark. Dating rests on the Made in stamp, predominantly from about 1921, and on the Art Deco line.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. See the feedback from previous buyers.
You can follow me above by bookmarking my page and, next to 'DECADERS Gallery', clicking follow (heart).
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
1035 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Belgium
Material
Metal
Model
Geisha by a torii under a flowering branch • Japonisme • base stamp 'Made in Belgium' • ca.
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1940-1950
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