Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 236:
Description
This large rectangular wooden vanity or dressing case features a hand-colored intaglio print inset into the lid. The print, likely a stipple engraving, depicts an 18th-century French genre scene with four aristocratic figures socializing around a dining table. The exterior of the box is finished in black paint, while the interior base is finished in a vibrant red. The underside of the lid contains an inset mirror secured by a decorative border. The reverse of the lid is covered with black paper. The box is constructed of wood with metal hinges and a simple latch. The print exhibits fine-line work consistent with stipple engraving techniques and has been hand-colored with a palette of green, blue, and pink. No plate mark is visible as the print is flush-mounted within the lid. No maker marks or signatures are present on the box or the print.
Width: 16 inches
Depth: 12.5 inches
Height: 3.5 inches (closed).
Condition report:
The black exterior finish shows significant paint loss, chipping, and abrasions, particularly along the edges and corners. The hand-colored print exhibits overall toning, scattered foxing, and minor surface soiling. The interior mirror glass has minor age-related oxidation and desilvering spots. The black paper backing on the lid is heavily torn and partially detached.
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