“J’ai grand appétit de vous” (I have a big appetite for you) by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze box.
Gilt bronze box, the lid finely chiseled with a rebus.
The rebus can be deciphered as follows:
– The letter “G” stands for “Grand”, interpreted as “I have great”
– The small letter “a” stands for “appétit” (appetite)
– The word “VOUS” appears twice, interpreted as “for you”
Which we interpret as “I have a big appetite for you”, in a romantic or passionate context, it expresses a strong desire or deep longing to be with someone.
Details
You should know
Lit. : A. Bokelberg, Line Vautrin : Poesie in Metall, catalogue d’exposition, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hambourg, 16 avril-29 juin 2003, p. 111, n. 60.
Signed on the reverse by stamping “LINE VAUTRIN”.
Very nice original condition.
Specifications
- Period
- Circa 1940
- Dimensions
-
Height: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Width: 3 27/64 in. (8,7 cm)
Depth: 2 41/64 in. (6,7 cm)
