Box - Love gift 'À ma chère Fauvette', hand-painted • signed • France (attrib.) • 1919 - Wood
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A square wooden, hand‑painted and signed lipstick/box from France, dated 1919 and in Art Deco style, measuring 10 cm high, 22 cm wide and 22 cm deep, weighing 540 g, with multicolour detailing.
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Description from the seller
On the underside, the donor himself wrote: 'À ma chère Fauvette', for her birthday on January 6, 1919. Fauvette (grisette?) is a nickname. A charming love gift, hand-painted and signed: orange carnations in Art Nouveau tendrils around the name Leona. Whoever opens the lid will see that the maker also thought of her there: the inner rims are decorated.
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Description:
A square lid-box made of light wood on two small hinges. Strips in olive green and ochre run as inlaid work over the lid and sides. In the center of the lid lies an oval cartouche. Inside: orange carnations with round leaves, terracotta flowers, buds and seed pods, surrounding the name Leona. Each side bears half a cartouche. Everything is hand-drawn and painted, the lines probably lightly incised; the grain of the wood shows through the color. The inner rims also carry a checkered band. The bottom bears the commission and signature. A box for jewelry or precious small things.
About the maker:
This is French domestic craft in the Belle Époque tradition. Pyrography and painted wood were popular then, and manuals brought Art Nouveau flowers into the living room. The donor made this gift himself and signed it.
In the interior:
On a dressing table by the window the ochre catches the morning light, and the terracotta flowers glow against the olive green.
Follow DECADERS Gallery by the heart next to my name above: every week new Art Nouveau and Art Deco, you’ll see them first.
———
Condition:
Good, with signs of use. Lid and sides: light scratches and minor abrasion. Corners and edges: the color is slightly worn. Lid: a few small pits and a small stain. Front edge of the lid: a small screw hole. No cracks or loose parts observed. See the photos.
At a glance:
Material: wood, hand-painted, contours probably lightly incised
Dimensions and weight: h 10 x w 22 x d 22 cm, 540 g
Brand: commission and signature on the bottom, handwritten
Dating: dated January 6, 1919
Provenance: private collection, France
Description and sources:
French domestic craft, 1919, made by the donor himself; the signature reads as 'Illustre'. The commission and date are on the piece. The motif corresponds to the Art Nouveau plants with which manuals like 'Les travaux artistiques d'amateur' (circa 1900) brought pyrography into the living room.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. More than 1,100 reviews from previous buyers; see the feedback.
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 TranslateOn the underside, the donor himself wrote: 'À ma chère Fauvette', for her birthday on January 6, 1919. Fauvette (grisette?) is a nickname. A charming love gift, hand-painted and signed: orange carnations in Art Nouveau tendrils around the name Leona. Whoever opens the lid will see that the maker also thought of her there: the inner rims are decorated.
Prefer not to wait? This piece is also directly for sale via Buy Now.
Description:
A square lid-box made of light wood on two small hinges. Strips in olive green and ochre run as inlaid work over the lid and sides. In the center of the lid lies an oval cartouche. Inside: orange carnations with round leaves, terracotta flowers, buds and seed pods, surrounding the name Leona. Each side bears half a cartouche. Everything is hand-drawn and painted, the lines probably lightly incised; the grain of the wood shows through the color. The inner rims also carry a checkered band. The bottom bears the commission and signature. A box for jewelry or precious small things.
About the maker:
This is French domestic craft in the Belle Époque tradition. Pyrography and painted wood were popular then, and manuals brought Art Nouveau flowers into the living room. The donor made this gift himself and signed it.
In the interior:
On a dressing table by the window the ochre catches the morning light, and the terracotta flowers glow against the olive green.
Follow DECADERS Gallery by the heart next to my name above: every week new Art Nouveau and Art Deco, you’ll see them first.
———
Condition:
Good, with signs of use. Lid and sides: light scratches and minor abrasion. Corners and edges: the color is slightly worn. Lid: a few small pits and a small stain. Front edge of the lid: a small screw hole. No cracks or loose parts observed. See the photos.
At a glance:
Material: wood, hand-painted, contours probably lightly incised
Dimensions and weight: h 10 x w 22 x d 22 cm, 540 g
Brand: commission and signature on the bottom, handwritten
Dating: dated January 6, 1919
Provenance: private collection, France
Description and sources:
French domestic craft, 1919, made by the donor himself; the signature reads as 'Illustre'. The commission and date are on the piece. The motif corresponds to the Art Nouveau plants with which manuals like 'Les travaux artistiques d'amateur' (circa 1900) brought pyrography into the living room.
Shipping:
Professionally packed in a sturdy box with cushioning material, for fragile objects a double box. Always insured with Track and Trace. More than 1,100 reviews from previous buyers; see the feedback.
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
540 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Model
Love gift 'À ma chère Fauvette', hand-painted • signed • France (attrib.) • 1919
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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