Romantic fashionable, March 1887
Antique 1900's lacquered wooden box, formely advertising gift of "chocolat Suchard"
17.7 cm wide x 15.5 cm deep x 5.7 cm high ( 6.97" x 6.1" x 2.24" )
Net weight 309 grams ( 10.9 oz )
Original black and white fashion plate of the Parisian fashion journal "Le petit écho de la mode" March 20, 1887
Finely handpainted (Look at "my know-how" to see the original box and the entire process)
I have selected genuine ads and the front page of the journal to cover the sides and the back of this box
As usually for each box I create, this box is lacquered for a durable finish and everyday use
Unique artifact, sold with a certificate of authenticity
Worth 220 €
Simply Art Déco (Not available for now)
1920's wooden box, formerly containing silver tea spoons
21 x 20.8 x 4.2 cm - 8.27 x 8.19 x 1.65 inches
Net weight 300 grams - 0.66 lb
Original black and white fashion plate of the fashion journal "Paris-Mode" 1921
Handpainted with tiny brushes and gouache
The delicate sweet little faces of these pretty girls are notable
Interior is covered with two patterns of the famous 1920's Parisian milliner Marcelle Simon
To cover the bottom of the box, I used an editorial of Comtesse de Vérissey
Unique artifact, sold with a certificate of authenticity
Worth 90 €
(Esteban incense which are presented in the box on a photo are not sold with the box)
Marriage in France in July 1888
19 th century antique gloves box
28.4 x 10.5 x 8.2 cm - 11.18 x 4.13 x 3.23 inches
Net weight 540 grams - 1.19 lb
Original black and white fashion plate of the Parisian journal "La Mode Illustrée" July 15, 1888 (You can look at the original journal page in my know-how and in the blog)
Elegant wedding procession, ten main characters dressed with wedding suits, romantic bride dressed with a delicate lace bridal gown and veil, proud father-in-law in his smart officer costume...
Interior is covered with the true front page of the journal under the lid and genuine ads inside
Each character, people around and scenery are delicately handpainted with gouache: a very fine work of miniature
As usually for each box I create, this box is lacquered for a durable finish and everyday use
Unique artifact, sold with a signed handwritten certificate of authenticity
Worth 350 €
Around the piano keyboard in 1871
19 th century wooden box
16.9 x 21.5 x 8 cm - 6.65 x 8.46 x 3.15 inches
Net weight 712 grams - 1.57 lb
Original black and white fashion plates of the Parisian journal "La Mode Illustrée" January 29, 1871 (You can see in my blog the original journal)
Young mother, girls and baby around the piano
Love and tenderness is the atmosphere of this nice box
Interior is two parts, covered with light beige alcantara and antique lace: a gorgeous jewelry box
Period ads lined under the lid and the genuine front page of the journal on the back of the box
As usually for all the boxes I create, this box is lacquered for a durable finish and everyday use
Finely handpainted
Unique piece of work, sold with a signed and handwritten certificate of authenticity
Value 330 €
Children' costumes fashion in 1886
19 th century wooden box
19,5 x 9,5 x 5,3 cm - 7.67 x 3.74 x 2.09 inches
Net weight 184 grams
Original black and white gravures of the Parisian fashion journal "La Saison" September 1, 1886
Handpainted elegant children's costumes
Unique piece of art, sold with certificate of authenticity
Value 140 €
Chic French ladies on the Riviera 1871
19 th century wooden box
25,9 x 18,1 x 8 cm - 10.2 x 7.13 x 3.15 inches
net weight 568 grams - 1.25 lb
Original black and white gravures of the Parisian fashion journal "La Mode Illustrée" July 30,1871
"Misses Raboin 67 Rue Neuve des petits Champs" suits
Elegant women in front of the sea on the French Riviera
Characters, suits, parasols, landscape... are handpainted
Removable tray and pasted 19 th century advertisements inside
Unique piece of art, sold with certificate of authenticity
Value 240 €
Fancy dress in 1886
19 th wooden box
18,2 x 15,2 x 7 cm - 7.17 x 5.98 x 2.76 inches
Net weight 255 grams
Original colored gravures of the Parisian fashion journal "Le Journal des Demoiselles" February 1, 1886
Women dressed as Colombine and Gypsy, boy dressed as a troubadour and girl as Esmeralda
Interior is lined with period advertisements
Unique piece of art, sold with certificate of authenticity
Value 220 €
So Chic French
Christine Wingerter
Cell: +33 (0)608 180 725
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