MAISON KARL GRIESBAUM - Lot 128

MAISON KARL GRIESBAUM Rectangular, partially guilloched brass singing-bird box with polychrome enamel decoration. The upper panel depicts a country scene after Fragonard's Escarpolette, and is embellished with a hinged lid revealing an automaton bird. The side panels depict mountainous lakeside landscapes in medallions flanked by translucent blue and ivory enamel reserves. The gilded brass frames are finely chased with scalloped motifs, pearls, palmettes and garlands. Stamped marks on the bottom, including that of Emil BRENK, maker of the box. Mid-twentieth century. Without its bird-shaped key. Condition not guaranteed. H. 4.5 cm - W. 10.3 cm - D. 6.7 cm Note: The Griesbaum company was founded in 1905 in the town of Triberg, Schwarz Wald (Black Forest), Germany. Its founder Karl Griesbaum (1872-1941) founded an automaton company specializing in songbirds.