This lipstick holder is an example of
a French Rococo revival dated back to the 1930s by the seller on Trade-Me. On
oxfordartonline.com the French Rococo revival style was described to be between
the 1820 and 1870s, in Europe and predominantly France. This is dated nearly a
century before the Trade-Me description.
The description states that it is brass
filigree, defined on merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ to be “ornamental
work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold
and silver surfaces”. The use of gold and silver filigree indicates that there
is some resemblance to other Rococo works such as the Table With marble top
(Gilt lime-wood, France, cc 1750). Though this example uses a different method
and material, the level of ornament and decoration that is shown on the table
and the lipstick holder has similarities.
The material used to create the
Lipstick holder was brass wire, which was twisted together and then flattened.
The immense detail in the filigree that is put into the upper section of the lipstick
holder is abstract and does not show the purpose of the item. The holder looks
more like a decorative piece by looking like a set of tulips, which would look
impressive sitting on a dresser. The emphasis on the Rococo style is shown
through the elegant brass appearance, which makes it look nearly gold, similar
to the original French Rococo architecture and ornaments. Despite the
similarities to the Rococo style, the Lipstick holder is symmetrical which
contrasts the asymmetrical style. That could be influenced by the different
date that it was made, which built a separation between the two styles.
Table with Marble Top, http://www.vandeven-antiquairs.com/cgi-bin/VDVpageENG.pl?type=viewpage&id=145
Hornstein, L. 1996. Filigree
information, Retrieved from:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/filigree1.htm
Webster, M. 2012. Filigree
definition. Retrieved from: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/
Smentek, K. (2007) Rococo
exotic : French mounted porcelains and the allure of the East. New York, Frick
Collection. Decoration and ornament,
Rococo--France--Exhibitions.
Trade-Me item:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/art-deco-retro/fashion-beauty/auction-466540694.htm
Schall, J.F. (2007) Rococo Revival. Retrieved from oxfordartonline.com.helicon.vuw.ac.nz/subscriber/article/grove/art/T072560
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