Canivet

Exceptional and large canivet from the romantic period. It is a true masterpiece of patience that I present to you here, combining technical prowess and French history. A first frieze of framing in imitation of lace, then another theatrical, architectural and asymmetrical framing with multiple decorations like turrets, colonnades, friezes of various leaves, fishing nets, arcatures etc ... But also characters with multiple symbols . We can see the allegory of justice, of music; but also a bird, a cornucopia. The profusion of details is such that I cannot describe everything to you. The buyer of this piece will have the pleasure of detailing this masterpiece again and again. In the center is presented a mythological and legendary scene as such: NEPTUNE changes into a horse to please CERES. Also signed as follows: V. Genoves Spanish. F. 1830. I would point out that everything is cut with a canivet. All this cutting on paper was fixed on a silk background, today the silk has certainly lost its original color over time. The frame is original, made of flamed mahogany veneer, two original brass rings in the upper part for hanging and also original bubble glass. I present this object to you in its state of discovery and what a state! Completely original, it has never been opened. Dimensions at sight: 39.5 cm X 36.2 cm. Frame dimensions: 51 X 48 cm. This work dated 1830 was executed without any doubt in memory of a historic year in France, it is the second French revolution after that of 1789, called "July Revolution" or "July Monarchy", reason for which the date 1830 is surmounted by a royal crown. This episode is best known for the famous painting by Eugène Delacroix: "Liberty guiding the people" also produced in 1830. Following an order, on July 25, 1830, by Charles X aimed at strengthening his power, the French are rising. At the end of three days of revolt, called: The Three Glorious, Charles X abdicated to make way for Louis Philippe 1er. Around the date is mentioned: PREMIERE DE LA LIBERTE EUROPEENNE. At that time a kind of revolutionary bubbling blows over Europe where several peoples aspire to more rights and freedom. King Louis Philippe 1er seems to be committed to this. Should we see a correlation with the Neptune God represented here? The god Neptune, who according to mythology, governed the empire entrusted to him, chose his ministers, promulgated laws and promised his subjects impartial justice. Note: a real favorite in my selection, you will understand. The titanic work of the person who made it gives extreme emotion.