Antique 18thC Fêtes Galantes Porcelain Patch Box Le Saut du Loup Folk Art
A rare antique 18th-century porcelain and metal patch or snuff box. Features a hand-painted Fêtes Galantes courting scene on the lid titled "LE SAUT DU LOUP" (The Wolf's Leap). The scene depicts an elegantly dressed man and woman in a pastoral landscape.
Genre: Fêtes Galantes / Pastoral Courtship.
Aesthetic: Antique 18th Century Georgian / Rococo.
Material: Porcelain lid plaque; Mixed metal body (copper alloy); Interior paper liner.
Markings: "LE SAUT DU LOUP" text on the plaque.
Size: See photos for sizing.
Condition: Good condition; functional hinge. Significant authentic wear. Porcelain plaque shows cracking and is missing a portion on the left edge. Hinge and metal frame have substantial patina and age.
