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A marble and gilt-bronze tobacco box, France 18th century — Cave à tabac en marbre et bronze doré, France, XVIIIe siècle Cave à tabac

A marble and gilt-bronze tobacco box, France 18th century

Cave à tabac en marbre et bronze doré, France, XVIIIe siècle Cave à tabac

This 18th-century French tobacco box, or cave à tabac, combines white marble with gilt-bronze ornamentation, exemplifying the refined decorative arts of the period. The piece demonstrates skilled craftsmanship in its marriage of materials and elegant detailing.

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Cave à tabac en marbre et bronze doré, France, XVIIIe siècle

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Style Paris : Mobilier et objets d'art

July 1, 2022

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 148

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A marble and gilt-bronze tobacco box, France 18th century, Cave à tabac en marbre et bronze doré, France, XVIIIe siècle Cave à tabac

This 18th-century French tobacco box, or cave à tabac, combines white marble with gilt-bronze ornamentation, exemplifying the refined decorative arts of the period. The piece demonstrates skilled craftsmanship in its marriage of materials and elegant detailing.

Medium
Cave à tabac en marbre et bronze doré, France, XVIIIe siècle
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Marble, French, Tobacco Box, Rococo, Decorative Arts, Luxury, Ornamental, Gilt, Eighteen Century