Enamel on copper box marked H (or 4). Marty.Limoges

[dbsmith]

I received this box as a gift from my husband several years ago.  The dealer didn't know anything about it (thought it was maybe from 1920's), and I haven't been able to find a similar box.  Could it be Henriette Marty?  The date would be correct.  It's about 4" wide and 2" tall.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thank you.

[wendy177]

Yes your piece is Henriette Marty  and is beautiful!! I ran a quick search & found a few other pieces 

http://www.artfact.com/auction-lot/henriette-marty,-limoges.-small-vase,-c.-1928.-h.-1-c-8fb8f0a00d

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/3583826

[ACStanley]

My goodness thats a beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing =)

[ghopper1924]

Niiiiiiice!!

[dbsmith]

Thanks - I like it too.  The other box that I was able on the internet to find actually had a name.  Is there anyone I could contact to find out more about this particular box?  Did they mass produce items? 

[wendy177]

These pieces where not mass produce items, I don't think you understand what you have  These pieces where created by master craftsmen during approx. 1920s until the 1950s in the city of Limoges. Alexandre Marty and his daughter Henriette worked alongside Camille Fauré together they developed direct flame and drip techniques as well as [Fauré's] most important discovery, the ability to sculpturally build up the surface of the vase with thick enamel. The secrets behind these enameling techniques
were closely guarded. You will find no 2 pieces alike!

[mart]

What would approx. value be on this box ?? I am totally unfamiliar with these !!

[ghopper1924]

Good thing you have the lid! $500-$1K.

[mart]

Not bad !!!

[wendy177]

It will bring that much easy ghopper , not much of her work around for sale. Camille Fauré pieces I have seen sell as much as $6,800.00 for a vase.  If anyone see  beautiful French enamel work in the style of Marty or Camille Fauré and it is at a good price I say buy it!!

[wendy177]

Just found this piece  http://cgi.ebay.fr/vase-H-Marty-art-deco-Limoges-annee-Camille-Faure-/290708500234

[ghopper1924]

I'd like to have one of those $5K vases, please!

[dbsmith]

I found this one, but it isn't enameled on the side.  In terms of pattern, is one more desirable than another?  BTW, my husband is very pleased with himself.  Of course, I found it, and told him I wanted it for Christmas.  But he is taking all the credit.
http://www.artfact.com/auction-lot/henriette-marty,-limoges.-box,-c.-1928.-h.-5.7-cm-5-p-8666e9e2b6

[ACStanley]

Good for him! Us men have to take credit for something every once in a while! Even if we dont deserve it 

[wendy177]

Honestly I think Alexandre Marty  his daughter Henriette Marty and Camille Fauré pieces are so far and few between for sale I personally would purchase any I could find (prices that I could afford) Art deco patterns seem to be more desirable! But I love the floral patterns done by Camille Fauré on vases. And OMG your husband does deserve all the credit 1 he listened and 2 he remembered and purchased it!!