Vide poche - Allegory of the Arts - France - Bronze, 2 kg / 34 cm
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This 1850–1900 bronze vide-poche tray depicts an Allegory of the Arts in finely chiselled relief and has a Neoclassical and Neo-Greek border.
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Large and superb rectangular pocket-tray with flat handles (ears) in solid bronze dating to the late 19th century (Napoléon III period).
A piece of remarkable craftsmanship, rare for its generous dimensions and substantial density.
• Central decoration: A very beautiful finely chiseled bas-relief representing an Allegory of the Arts (Painting and Sculpture). The scene shows a putto (cherub) seated at work, sculpting or drawing on a tablet. He is surrounded by the classic attributes of artists: a painter's palette on the ground with its fan-shaped brushes, an easel topped with a garland of flowers, and a sculpted bust placed on a pedestal to the right.
• Border: The circumference is outlined by an elegant geometric frieze of pearls and palmettes in a neo-classical / neo-Grec style.
• Condition and Patina: In perfect condition, with no deformation or cracking. The piece has retained its magnificent original patina, nuanced by time. The reverse is perfectly smooth and clean, bearing witness to high-quality casting.
year 1870
• Dimensions: 34 cm (length with handles) x 20 cm (width) x 5 cm (height)
• Exceptional weight: 2.00 kg (heavy, solid bronze)
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Large and superb rectangular pocket-tray with flat handles (ears) in solid bronze dating to the late 19th century (Napoléon III period).
A piece of remarkable craftsmanship, rare for its generous dimensions and substantial density.
• Central decoration: A very beautiful finely chiseled bas-relief representing an Allegory of the Arts (Painting and Sculpture). The scene shows a putto (cherub) seated at work, sculpting or drawing on a tablet. He is surrounded by the classic attributes of artists: a painter's palette on the ground with its fan-shaped brushes, an easel topped with a garland of flowers, and a sculpted bust placed on a pedestal to the right.
• Border: The circumference is outlined by an elegant geometric frieze of pearls and palmettes in a neo-classical / neo-Grec style.
• Condition and Patina: In perfect condition, with no deformation or cracking. The piece has retained its magnificent original patina, nuanced by time. The reverse is perfectly smooth and clean, bearing witness to high-quality casting.
year 1870
• Dimensions: 34 cm (length with handles) x 20 cm (width) x 5 cm (height)
• Exceptional weight: 2.00 kg (heavy, solid bronze)
fast and careful shipping
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Bronze, 2 kg / 34 cm
Model
Allegory of the Arts
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
34 cm
Width
20 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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