Viennese Enamel Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes -Austria, late 18th - early 19th century
Viennese Enamel Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes -Austria, late 18th - early 19th century
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This elegant Viennese enamel box is finely decorated with hand-painted pastoral scenes in the Rococo tradition, reflecting the sophisticated decorative arts of Vienna during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The lid depicts a romantic outdoor scene of courtship, while the surrounding panels present additional vignettes of gallantry and intimate interior moments, all set within idealized landscapes.
Executed in richly colored enamel with careful attention to detail, the scenes are inspired by French fête galante imagery, a style widely admired and adapted by Viennese enamel painters of the period. Ornamental borders and delicate framing further enhance the refined composition and craftsmanship.
Viennese enamel boxes were luxury objects, prized for their technical excellence and their appeal to aristocratic and cultured clientele. Intended as personal accessories-often used as bonbonnières or trinket boxes-such pieces embody the elegance, romance, and artistic refinement associated with Vienna's decorative arts tradition.
A charming and collectible example of Viennese enamel work, offering both decorative beauty and historical interest.
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