Large antique lithographed tin advertising box for Victor Vaissier's famous "Savon Fleurs Russes" (Russian Flowers Soap). Its particularly rich decoration combines floral compositions, views inspired by Russian architecture, and elegant Art Nouveau typography. The presence of the address "112 Rue Réaumur, Paris" dates this production to the turn of the 20th century. Victor Vaissier boxes are among the most sought-after in French perfumery and soap-making due to their exceptional graphic quality and their connection to the then very fashionable orientalist universe.
✦ Provenance: Victor Vaissier, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1895-1910 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 25.5 x 12.5 x 11 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin ✦ Condition: Signs of use, scratches, oxidation, old marks on the lid and main face, missing lithography in places, slight deformation of the lid, good overall appearance with designs largely preserved
Very decorative with its vibrant colors and Belle Époque iconography, this large Victor Vaissier box is a prime piece for a collection dedicated to antique advertising, perfumery, or the decorative arts of 1900.
