19th Century French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Hunting Scene Box
An elaborate 19th century French Rococo style gilt bronze box featuring a richly detailed hunting composition. The hinged lid is surmounted by a finely modeled classical huntress seated beside a hunting dog, surrounded by game birds, a rabbit, bow, quiver, and other hunting attributes. The oval body is extensively decorated with relief panels depicting hounds pursuing game through wooded landscapes, complemented by scrolling acanthus foliage, floral ornament, animal motifs, and elaborate Rococo inspired decoration. The front features a keyhole, while the hinged lid opens to reveal a metal-lined interior compartment. A highly decorative example of French Rococo Revival metalwork with extensive sculptural detailing throughout
Measure 8"in H x 11"in W x 8"in D
Condition: Overall good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing to the gilt finish, scattered oxidation, tarnishing, scratches, and discoloration. The interior shows oxidation and surface wear. Key is not present and lock functionality has not been tested. Please review all photographs for additional condition details.
Condition
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An elaborate 19th century French Rococo style gilt bronze box featuring a richly detailed hunting composition. The hinged lid is surmounted by a finely modeled classical huntress seated beside a hunting dog, surrounded by game birds, a rabbit, bow, quiver, and other hunting attributes. The oval body is extensively decorated with relief panels depicting hounds pursuing game through wooded landscapes, complemented by scrolling acanthus foliage, floral ornament, animal motifs, and elaborate Rococo inspired decoration. The front features a keyhole, while the hinged lid opens to reveal a metal-lined interior compartment. A highly decorative example of French Rococo Revival metalwork with extensive sculptural detailing throughout
Measure 8"in H x 11"in W x 8"in D
Condition: Overall good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing to the gilt finish, scattered oxidation, tarnishing, scratches, and discoloration. The interior shows oxidation and surface wear. Key is not present and lock functionality has not been tested. Please review all photographs for additional condition details.
Condition
Any lots which remain on Coral Gables Auction premises longer than 30 business days following the sale will incur a charge for storage and handling of $5.00 per day for each lot. All paid items left after 3 months will be considered abandoned property and properly disposed of Important Message Regarding Payments : All invoices that exceed the amount of $ 2000 including the buyer premium, must make the payment through check or wire transfer, if we receive the payment through the platform, the money will be reimbursed automatically to your card Coral Gables Auction strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder Statements by Coral Gables Auction regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Coral Gables Auction All lots offered are sold "As Is" For condition report please contact our auction house via email info.coralgablesauction@yahoo.com
