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Snuff box, c1780. Creator: Unknown

Snuff box, c1780. Creator: Unknown


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Snuff box, c1780. Creator: Unknown

Snuff box, c1780

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Boxes Details Email Metal Technique Emaillerie Fair Funfair Goldsmithery Silverware Miniature Musee Cognacq Jay Round Snuff Box Snuffbox Vellum Watercolor Description Gouache Inset Paris Museums


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This exquisite snuff box, created around 1780, showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic flair of the Baroque era. The exact creator of this masterpiece remains unknown, but it is believed to be of French origin, possibly from the Blarenberghe family, with artists Henri Joseph van Blarenberghe and Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe being strong contenders. The circular box, adorned with vibrant blue and gold decorations, is a stunning example of the email metal technique and gouache painting. The inset depicts a lively scene of a man and a woman engaged in a dance, surrounded by a festive fairground with men in colorful attire, horses, and other entertainments. The close-up view reveals the intricate details of the miniature painting, which is set against a contrasting dark background. The snuff box, now a cherished object of heritage art, is part of the collection of Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, a renowned museum showcasing the finest decorative arts from the 18th century. This round, decorative box, with its captivating image and rich history, continues to be a source of fascination for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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