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Antique Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Jewelry or Pencil Box, c.1900

$276.29
£204.50
€230
CA$378.12
A$411.74
CHF 217.83
MX$4,965.39
NOK 2,771.55
SEK 2,533.78
DKK 1,752.09

About the Item

A charming antique Art Nouveau papier-mâché box, beautifully hand-painted with a delicate botanical composition. The lid features finely rendered white blossoms intertwined with blue cornflowers, accompanied by a small butterfly—classic motifs of the Art Nouveau era, celebrating nature’s fluid forms and poetic asymmetry. The box opens to reveal a contrasting deep orange lacquered interior, typical of late 19th–early 20th century European papier-mâché craftsmanship. Its elongated rectangular format makes it perfect for use as a jewelry box, trinket box, or writing accessory/pencil case. Despite age-related wear, small paint losses, and a cracks to one corner, the piece retains a wonderful antique presence and authentic patina. A lovely collectible example of European lacquered papier-mâché work, perfect for lovers of Art Nouveau, botanical art, and antique decorative boxes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.66 in (4.2 cm)Width: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Depth: 3.71 in (9.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Paper,Hand-Painted,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. good antique condition with charming wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Bad Säckingen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7989247860572

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