EMPIRE DRUM BOX, DOUBLE COMPARTMENT, THE DEPARTURE FOR THE WAR AND THE IMPERIAL FAMILY, 1812
Very rare pair of snuff boxes with double compartments (above and below), in the shape of drums. Painted under all their faces, protected by a varnish Martin, tortoiseshell inside . The Imperial family : - On a lid, Napoleon crowned by the Abundance and the Fame, the second lid : Empress Marie-Louise and their son. The barrel is painted by a frieze of Loves fighters. The departure for the war : - on a lid, a dragon kisses his betrothed, second lid : the symbols of Love. The barrel is painted by a frieze of Loves leaving for war in music. The presence of the "Aiglon" in Marie - Louise's arms allows to date this rare pair of snuff boxes of 1812TECHNIQUE:
oil and vernis Martin
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FRAME :
Tortoiseshell and vernis Martin boxes, gold (?) mount
PORTRAIT SIZE:
FRAME SIZE:
diametre 5,8, hauteur 6cm
DESCRIPTION :
CONDITION:
Very good original condition. One mount is missing inside one box
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PRICE:
4500€