The lid of this box depicts Ophelia, a fictional character from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet tragedy. She is Polonius’ daughter and Laertes’ sister.
Various artists (painters, composers, writers, poets) drew their inspiration from this character: Berlioz, Arthur Rimbaud, Alexandre Cabanel, Eugène Delacroix, Serge Gainsbourg, …
Ophelia this way became a feminine myth.
The object was probably manufactured during the 1950s. It is in very good condition and signed with “LINE VAUTRIN” stamping.
Line Vautrin started working on her first creations, which were bracelets, at the age of 21.
Details
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Signed by stamping “LINE VAUTRIN”
Very good condition with patine of use.
Specifications
- Period
- 1960's
- Dimensions
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Height: 1.25 in. (3 cm)
Width: 3.75 in. (8 cm)
Depth: 4 in. (10 cm)
Weight: 385 grams
