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BOÎTE «À L'OEIL AMOUREUX»
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BOÎTE «À L'OEIL AMOUREUX»
˜ Ivory shuttle-shaped box.
The lid adorned with a miniature depicting an open eye looking through a cloud. The interior reveals a mirror attached to the reverse of the lid.
England, late 18th century, early 19th century
Miniature: 1.8 x 3.1 cm (when viewed)
Box: Height: 1 cm - Width: 9.5 cm
Depth: 2.8 cm
Gross weight: 39 g.
(Damage to the box)
Eye miniatures are highly symbolic, representing the eye of a loved one. These miniatures were in vogue in England from the last third of the 18th century until the 1840s. Engelhert, Richmond and Cosway are the miniaturists generally associated with this genre. When the eye emerges from a cloud - as on our box - it is usually thought to represent the gaze of a loved one who has passed away...
˜ Ivory shuttle-shaped box.
The lid adorned with a miniature depicting an open eye looking through a cloud. The interior reveals a mirror attached to the reverse of the lid.
England, late 18th century, early 19th century
Miniature: 1.8 x 3.1 cm (when viewed)
Box: Height: 1 cm - Width: 9.5 cm
Depth: 2.8 cm
Gross weight: 39 g.
(Damage to the box)
Eye miniatures are highly symbolic, representing the eye of a loved one. These miniatures were in vogue in England from the last third of the 18th century until the 1840s. Engelhert, Richmond and Cosway are the miniaturists generally associated with this genre. When the eye emerges from a cloud - as on our box - it is usually thought to represent the gaze of a loved one who has passed away...