Powder box “Jeune fille aux tresses”, circa 1950
Silvered bronze powder compact embossed with the face of a young girl with long braids forming floral motifs.
Signed ‘Line Vautrin’ underneath.
Interior features a small mirror and powder puff.
Height 1,2 cm (1/2 in) – Width 8,5 cm (3 3/8 in) – Depth 6,4 cm (2 1/2 in)
Provenance :
– Private collection, France.
7 500,00€incl. VAT
In stock
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 × 22 × 13 cm |
Unclassifiable artist, Line Vautrin (1913-1997) was named “The poetess of metal” by Vogue magazine in 1948. This French artist expressed her desire for freedom through her works and stood out thanks to her original style which broke with the artistic conventions of the post-war period. A look back at this major artist of the 20th French decorative arts with a selection of boxes, powder boxes, bronze or talosel jewellery…
