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Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
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Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

  • This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box hails from the famed Palais-Royal in France
  • Since the reign of Louis XIV, the Palais-Royal has been an illustrious part of Parisian life
  • The box and matching flasks feature hand-painted Orientalist scenes
  • Meticulously crafted, this regal box would have delighted luxury perfume connoisseurs
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$22,850
Item No. 31-6905

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Description
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to delight a regal perfume connoisseur. The lid features a medallion with a hand-painted Orientalist scene, encircled by four smaller medallions adorned with delicately engraved floral designs. A stunning ormolu border embellished with Gothic festoons adorns the base, adding to its timeless charm. Within the box lies. . .
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This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to delight a regal perfume connoisseur. The lid features a medallion with a hand-painted Orientalist scene, encircled by four smaller medallions adorned with delicately engraved floral designs. A stunning ormolu border embellished with Gothic festoons adorns the base, adding to its timeless charm. Within the box lies a collection of six flasks: three larger ones crafted from pink opaline glass, and three smaller crystal and gilt bronze vessels. Each flask showcases a matching Orientalist motif, while the lids are adorned with exquisite mother-of-pearl finials.

Since the reign of Louis XIV, the Palais-Royal has been an illustrious and integral part of Parisian life. Under the rule of Louis Philippe II, the lavish palace transformed into Europe's paramount marketplace. The premier establishment flourished with the personal workshops of the world's finest artisans, cafés, hair salons, bookshops and museums. Enchanting royalty, courtiers and Europe's most affluent patrons, people flocked to obtain the most luxurious goods available in the world. Items from the Palais-Royal continue to epitomize the height of luxury and are highly prized by collectors today. 

  Circa 1860

5 1/3“ high x 7 3/4” wide x 7 3/4“ deep 
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Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Period: 19th Century
Origin: France
Type: Boxes
Depth: 6.75 in. (17.15 cm)
Width: 6.75 in. (17.15 cm)
Height: 5.25 in. (13.34 cm)
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