Horseshoe-shaped jewelry box Madame de Sévigné (1626-1696).
A talented letter writer living at the court of Louis XIV, she was highly regarded throughout the 19th century. The crystal receptacle of the box is decorated with garlands of gilt-bronze flowers tied with ribbons. The base of the case is carved with a radiating motif. It rests on three feet decorated with foliate scrolls, terminating in stylized shells. The miniature bears the signature "Marc" (Marc-Louis Arlaud?) in the upper right corner.
Condition report : in good condition.
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- Reference :
- 2747
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 15 (cm)
- Height :
- 8 (cm)
- Depth :
- 13 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
- Style:
- Louis XIV
- Materials:
- Crystal, Gilded Bronze
