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Jewelry Box With the Portrait of Madame de Sévigné

Name: Jewelry Box With the Portrait of Madame de Sévigné
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: C8T0QFH0OP
Price: 1600 EUR
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Louis-Philippe jewelry box crafted of crystal and gilt bronze. The ormolu lid chiseled with garlands of roses, is decorated with a miniature featuring Madame de Sévigné. Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sévigné (1626-1696) was a French aristocrat and writer, one of the great icons of French 17th-century literature.The crystal body of the box is highlighted with ormolu garlands of flowers and ribbons. The bottom of the box is carved with a radiant pattern. The jewelry casket rests on three feet embellished with foliated scrolls and shells.

The miniature is signed "Marc" (for Marc-Louis Arlaud?).

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Additional Information

Style	French Restoration, Charles X (Boxes, Cases, Kits of French Restoration, Charles X Style)
Period	19th century (Boxes, Cases, Kits 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Width (cm)	15
Height (cm)	8
Depth (cm)	13
Internal reference	2747

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Jewelry Box With the Portrait of Madame de Sévigné

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