A rectangular, polychrome lithographed tin box with Art Nouveau decoration, illustrated with landscapes and picturesque scenes centered on a view of the Château d'If in the harbor of Marseille. The two sides feature a refined composition blending Mediterranean landscape, stylized vegetation, and floral cartouches, while one side is adorned with a female portrait framed by sinuous floral motifs, typical of the 1900 aesthetic. The decoration is executed in high-quality chromolithography by the printer Venn. Verwer in Krommenie, the Netherlands, known for its decorative productions for luxury metal boxes. The overall effect is a soft and harmonious palette, combining deep blues, greens, golden yellows, and floral reds, with iconography inspired by Romanticism and the picturesque taste of the Belle Époque.
✦ Origin: France - IMpr Netherlands ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 20 x 11 x 10 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Signs of wear, rubbing, oxidation and pitting, small chips and losses to the lithography visible, hinges functional
Antique decorative box illustrating an iconic Mediterranean landscape, ideal for an Art Nouveau box collection, a cabinet of curiosities or Belle Époque-inspired interior decoration.
