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Gold Candy box with miniature, French Restauration

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Ref: 8069

Gold Candy box with miniature, French Restauration

€7900

Era: early 19th century. 
Materials: gold, tortoiseshell, painting.
Dim: D 3.8in. (9,8 cm)/ H 0.78in. (2 cm).
Weight: 4.5oz (128g).
Bear head (1795-1797).
Bull (1819-1838).
Goldsmith: J.L

 

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Circular or candy box in tortoiseshell and gold. The removable cover is decorated with a miniature on ivory depicting a battle scene and in particular a load of horsemen. In the foreground soldiers are shown stretched out near a neighing horse. It is a cavalry fight. This scene is probably inspired by the art of Joseph Parrocel at the end of the 17th century. The miniature is protected by a curved glass surrounded by gold. The entourage has a decor of a frieze of foliage on a background of Amati gold. The inside of the box is fully lined with gold.

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Gold Candy box with miniature, French Restauration

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