Antique wooden watercolor box – Late 19th/early 20th century

Rare and fascinating wooden watercolor paint box – Late 19th / Early 20th century

This splendid, authentic vintage painter's box is now available for sale. A true testament to the history of portable art equipment, it dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century.

The box has retained an incredible, unspoiled charm: its richly compartmentalized interior is adorned with geometric and floral decorations in an exquisite Art Nouveau style.

It still contains most of its original paint pans—worn from use and bearing beautiful, vivid traces of dried pigment—as well as its removable wooden palette and a few small painting accessories still stored in the lower compartment (including a blending stump and a pencil).

On the back of the wooden base, period inscriptions and numbers written in pencil remain visible, bearing witness to its history and usage.

Key features:

Materials: Frame made entirely of solid wood, with a natural patina developed over time.

Contents: Vintage watercolor paints, removable wooden palette, interior compartments decorated with floral and geometric motifs. • Accessories included: Antique pencil, blending stump, and small original tools remaining in the bottom compartment.

• Period: Late 19th/Early 20th century.

• Ideal use: A collectible decorative object with great atmosphere (Wabi-Sabi/Shabby Chic style), or a choice prop for theater and film.

ITEM CONDITION

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This item is an antique and is sold as a collector’s/display piece; it is not intended for functional reuse.

Construction: The wooden box is sturdy and in good condition. The lid shows scratches, paint marks, and signs of wear—normal for an object of this age.