Antique wooden artist's box, with metal hinges and its original latch. Originally intended for storing or transporting painting or drawing materials, this box was used in the artist's studio as a mixing palette, as evidenced by the numerous accumulations of dried, multicolored pigments on both interior sides. The layering of colors, the old impasto, and the wood's patina suggest prolonged and authentic use. Repurposed by the artist, this utilitarian object became an expressive work surface, now imbued with a strong aesthetic and historical significance.
✦ Origin: Europe ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 3 cm ✦ Material: Wood and metal ✦ Condition: Signs of wear consistent with age, abundant traces of old pigments, patinated wood, hinges and hook are functional
An antique artist's box repurposed as a palette, a unique and authentic piece, ideal for decorating a studio, a cabinet of curiosities or a collection dedicated to objects of artistic expression.
