SEWING MANNEQUIN - AUTHENTIC FRENCH LIMOGES - SIGNED PEINT MAIN -100% AUTHENTIC

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This is a 100% Authentic Chanille Limoges Box that is hand painted/crafted (Peint Main) in Limoges, France and signed by the artist(s) along with the limited edition number of the piece. The porcelain and the painting of the Limoges boxes is done by a team of artists and painters in Limoges. The clasp (including the metal part that surrounds the box itself) is made in Paris by another team of artists. These boxes sold in retail stores for well over $450 so you are getting an amazing bargain on these today! All of my boxes are guaranteed to to be 100% authentic This particular box measures approximately 3.00" High x 1.50" Long/Wide The painting on Limoges boxes might differ depending on the artist but the shape pictured will be the same History of Limoges Boxes: The city of Limoges has been known for its designs and art works since the twelfth century, but porcelain, as we know it today, was not created there until 1771, three years after the discovery of Kaolin, one of the key ingredients in porcelain. As soon as this unique white chalk was found in the Limousin region, the first Limoges factory began under the direction of the Comte d'Artois, until the king of France himself assumed its direction in 1784. Limoges porcelain, which was known to the Nobles as Porcelaine Royale , was heartily collected by members of the King's count and most popular among the French aristocracy. The porcelain has known several changes but its recipe is authentic and intact, and its mythical tradition has been passed on to our present time and presented to you with these boxes. Please note that every artist hand paints his/her boxes differently and because of this the colors in the pictures sometimes differ from the actual piece. This box will also come with a free Chanille Embossed Limoges gift box Check out my other items ! I do entertain best offers so feel free to make offers on any and all boxes I have listed! If you have had the privilege of witnessing the manufacture of French Limoges boxes from start to finish, your admiration for these true works of art would increase a thousand fold! Limoges, France is world-famous for its porcelain. Limoges boxes, small trinket or pill boxes, have been meticulously crafted in the Limousine region of central France since the 1700s. Today, very few select craftsmen are left in Limoges who still create these labor-intensive art pieces exactly in the same manner as in the 1700s. A Limoges box is made in two or more parts. Each part is made in a separate mold. After allowing it time to set, the pieces are removed from the mold, are hand-sponged to smooth and remove any extra particles. The pieces are then fired in a special kiln. During this firing, each piece may shrink about 15%. The shrinkage causes each piece to take on a slightly variant shape from any other from the same mold. After the pieces cool, they are glazed and fired in the kiln again at a very high temperature. Now the pieces are ready to receive artwork. Each piece is exquisitely hand-painted by a Limoges artist, one color at-a-time! With each additional color, the Limoges receives another round of firing (3-4 or even up to 7-8 firings). Among numerous colors used, some boxes are decorated with 24K gold and/or chrome, which gives the Limoges box a beautiful gold or silver shine. Once the Limoges box parts have been fully painted and have gone through several rounds of firings in the kiln, they are ready to be hinged. The hinging process is an art form in itself and is performed by highly skilled craftsmen. As each piece is unique, the brass hinge has to be individually cut and fitted to it. Once the hinges are fitted and braised, they are then submerged in acid for a few hours to develop an antiqued patina. They are then adhered to each piece of porcelain by hand. A decorative clasp is also added and the Limoges box is ready to be admired and cherished by a collector! Limoges boxes are made in a vast variety of styles and themes for every taste and area of interest. As well as... read more

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