Description
This is a very fine quality Beautiful French Louis XV 18th century Vernis Martin Hand Painted Pomander Box, i would estimate this rare box dates to circa 1740 making over 280 years old, the quality is stunning, to the centre on the top you will see the most beautiful fine quality hand painted Scene which is so very detailed, it depicts the most stunning still life of a large vase of flowers sitting upon a marble column with more flowers to the side cascading beautifully, this is then framed with a delicate gold border, this really is beautiful , to the side of this amazing early Vernis Martin Pomander Box you will also see the most stunning ornate hand painted gold and black ornate hand painted decoration, its so very pretty, on opening this rare 18th century box you will see the interior is all original, this closes with a tight seal allowing the spices or oils to keep fresh, , the quality of the painting is stunning, its breath taking. This Rare fine quality French Louis XV 18th century hand painted Vernis Martin Box would have once belonged to a very wealthy 18th century Gentleman or Lady in circa 1740, it would have contained wonderful fragrant spices or a sponge soaked in wonderful fragrants oils to help with the smells of the time while out in town, the quality of the craftsmanship is superb, this box is so very tactile and once held it has the most wonderful feel. This will add something very special to any collection
Martin Family
Martin Family, French lacquerware artists of the period of Louis XV. The four brothers Guillaume (d. 1749), Julien (d. 1752), Robert (b. 1706d. 1765), and tienne-Simon (d. 1770) are remembered for perfecting the composition and application of vernis Martin, a lacquer substitute named after them, patented by Guillaume and Robert in 1730. In 1748 their factory became part of the Royal Factory of Furnishings to the Crown. Among their commissions were coaches and rooms at Versailles.
Vernis Martin, lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as fans and snuffboxes. The process of adding bronze or gold powder to green varnish was perfected by the Martin family, hence its name vernis Martin (Martin varnish). Highly praised by Voltaire, it was developed to imitate East Asian lacquerware being imported into France during the Louis XV period. Vernis Martin was made in several colours, green and a golden red being the most characteristic
Date...circa 1740
Measurements......5 cm diameter...2.5 cm height
Condition,.... this has a little flaking to the paint as you can see but that doesn't detract at all from its rare beauty, just mentioned for accuracy and is reflected in the price
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