Antique French Artist Box Bourgeois Emerald Green Oil Paint Brushes Pallet C1890

Name: Antique French Artist Box Bourgeois Emerald Green Oil Paint Brushes Pallet C1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA646976
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Krave Antiques

Description

This wonderful French artist's paint box which is made of mahogany with brass fittings dates from the late 19th century and is complete with a full tray of Bourgeois oil paints, quill type brushes, lavender essence, a paper weight, pallet, travel brush pot, pallet knives and other interesting items.

The box which has a wonderful patina has a brass carry handle, two brass clips, is fitted with a brass lock and is a fine and rare example of a 19th century paint box which has remained untouched for many years.

Most of the tubes of oil paint have hardened and have the original Bourgeois labels. Some have Lefranc labels. Colours include emerald green, black, yellow and there is a glass jar of Bourgeois lavender essence which looks unopened.

Origin: France.

Period: 19th century. c1890.

Size: 26 cm x 18.5 cm x 8 cm approx. (10 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 3") approx.

Weight: 1.7 Kg.

Condition: Original used antique condition with wear, scratches and patina. There is a thin split in the lid. Some paints have hardened. No key for lock.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

18.5cm (7.28")

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA646976

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Description

fig 1. Antique French Artist Box Bourgeois Emerald Green Oil Paint Brushes Pallet c1890 — fig 1. Antique French Artist Box Bourgeois Emerald Green Oil Paint Brushes Pallet C1890

The box which has a wonderful patina has a brass carry handle, two brass clips, is fitted with a brass lock and is a fine and rare example of a 19th century paint box which has remained untouched for many years.

Most of the tubes of oil paint have hardened and have the original Bourgeois labels. Some have Lefranc labels.

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Colours include emerald green, black, yellow and there is a glass jar of Bourgeois lavender essence which looks unopened.

Krave Antiques

fig 2. Antique French Artist Box Bourgeois Emerald Green Oil Paint Brushes Pallet c1890 — fig 2. Antique French Artist Box Bourgeois Emerald Green Oil Paint Brushes Pallet C1890

Origin: France.

Period: 19th century. c1890.

Size: 26 cm x 18.5 cm x 8 cm approx. (10 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 3") approx.

Weight: 1.7 Kg.

Condition: Original used antique condition with wear, scratches and patina. There is a thin split in the lid. Some paints have hardened. No key for lock.