A gilt-bronze mounted metal cloisonné marquetry jardinière by Ferdinand Duvinage, circa 1880, signed FDBte, the mounts signed Alph. Giroux Paris, measures: height 15”, in 1867, the Maison Alphonse Giroux, founded in 1799, was taken over by Duvinage and Harinkouck. From 1870 until his death, the firm was under sole direction of Ferdinand Duvinage and was renowned for its exotic and Japonisme creations in the decorative arts, the type of highly decorative marquetry featured on the present lot was patented in 1877 and was probably first shown at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1878, Ferdinand Duvinage won a silver medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867.
Provenance: Collection of Gianni Versace
Sotheby’s 23 MAY 05 #N08144.
Provenance: Collection of Gianni Versace
Sotheby’s 23 MAY 05 #N08144.
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Creator:Ferdinand Duvinage(Artist)
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Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:Giltwood
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Period:1880-1889
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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Condition:Good
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Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
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Reference Number:Seller: LU3860122577662
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