A rare set of nine vintage Lefranc tubes , authentic examples of French painting practices between the two World Wars. They include several iconic colors: Cobalt Blue, Chrome Yellow, Japanese Yellow, Cadmium Red, French Vermilion, and Mars Brown. Typical of Lefranc 's professional ranges, these tin-plated metal tubes retain their original four-language labels (French, English, Spanish, and German) and caps, some of which are oxidized. They offer a beautiful decorative effect, reminiscent of a studio display, with the natural patina of the pigments.
✦ Origin: France (Lefranc House, Paris) ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: Height of one tube approx. 5.5 cm ✦ Contents: 9 tubes (1 of which is unlabeled) ✦ Material: tin-plated metal, printed paper, pigmented oil ✦ Condition: patina from use and even oxidation, some labels stained or partially missing
A beautiful and atmospheric set for an artist's display case, cabinet of curiosities, or studio decor. A visual representation of pre-war painting materials.
