Candy Box And Its Miniature Portrait Of A Child
A round Louis XVI tortoiseshell and gold bonbonnière housing on its lid an early 19th-century ivory miniature depicting a seated young child, holding in his hand a string connected to a toy horse on wheels resting on a round table. The pale-faced child with soft features and light brown, slightly curly hair is wearing an elegantly inspired costume of the period: an open red jacket, a light beige vest and a wide white shirt with an open collar. The dark, neutral background highlights the bright face and colorful clothes. The bottom of the box features a cross-braided hair design. The gold hoops are decorated with chased, twisted friezes all around.
LL intertwined charge mark 1780-1789
Discharge mark: vanneau head, Paris 1783-1786
Fermier général: Henri Clavel
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Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gold
Diameter: 8,2
Height: 2
Reference (ID): 1762110
Availability: In stock
