Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptural Puzzle Box by Jay Rogers

Details Details Close Description After Jean-Baptiste Nini (French, 1717-1786) inscribed “J. B. Nini, 1780” on shoulder of bust. Mounted in a neoclassical gilt-brass surround. In a technique of his own invention, Nini refined the local clay through a process of elutriation and used it to cast his medallions from finely engraved copper molds. less DIMENSIONS 6.25ʺW × 1ʺD × 6.25ʺH STYLES Louis XVI ART SUBJECTS Figure PERIOD Late 18th Century COUNTRY OF ORIGIN France ITEM TYPE Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned MATERIALS Terra Cotta CONDITION Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections COLOR Terra Cotta TEAR SHEET CONDITION NOTES in good condition See less