Description
A lovely jewelry casket, Art Nouveau period. I believe it is brass or gold tone. The only Hallmark on the bottom says "Made in France". The box has original fabric cushions inside, a light blue color with 8 buttons on the top cushion and 8 on the bottom. There is some staining, no tears. The box is oval almost egg shaped with painted red flowers and green leaves adorning the front and back. A small box approximately 4 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 tall and 3 inches deep. On the top is a spectacular reclining Satyr ( or God Pan) in green leaves lazily playing his panpipes. There is one painted red flower on the top next to his elbow.
Re: Art Nouveau Jewelry Casket with Satyr and Repousse
The "Made in France" marking was not generally used until the 1920's, well after when Art Nouveau was in style. I doubt this piece predates the mid 1920's. Art Nouveau as a style peaked in 1900, by World War One (1914) it was well out of style.
Re: Art Nouveau Jewelry Casket with Satyr and Repousse
A lovely jewelry box. I would agree with lovejoy, this appears to be an in the style of piece which made slightly after the art nouveau craze, most likely 1920s or 30s. I would have no problem putting a retail pricetag of $80-120 on the piece. Online or at auction realistically about half to two thirds of those numbers could be expected I suppose. Thanks for sharing, nice find.
Re: Art Nouveau Jewelry Casket with Satyr and Repousse
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and insights Fishwhacker, it is much appreciated. What do you whack fish with btw? FaeXO
Re: Art Nouveau Jewelry Casket with Satyr and Repousse
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and insights Lovejoy, it is much appreciated. FaeXO