The design of the box, a Première for a music box, was inspired by Art Nouveau furniture style, which was the privailing furniture style during Debussy's life.
The asymmetric shape of Debussy box is a new appealing aesthetical universe that Reuge never developed.
10 precious woods were selected for the fine inlay, which is composed of more than 50 wood pieces.
At the begining od 20th century Art Nouveau inlays were mainly composed of wild flowers, with ton on ton wood selections.
Debussy music box put on a pedestal a specificity of Art Nouveau design: "whiplash" which was frequently used by Art Nouveau artists. Such decorative "whiplash" motifs, formed by dynamic, undulating, and flowing lines in a syncopated rhythm, are found throughout the architecture, painting, sculpture, and other forms of Art Nouveau design.
A special tune plate that has the same shape than the Debussy music box indicates the tunes and the number in the limited edition.
The golden brilliance of the movement highlights the music makers' genius. The result of many years of development, the cylinder's perfection harks back to the golden age of mechanical music.
Included as a gift, a CD of Claude Debussy famous opus is offered to each final client.
Technical datas :
Ref. AXA.72.5085.000
Limited edition of 99 pieces that pays tribute to 150th anniversary of Claude Debussy's birth.
BOX
Art Nouveau asymmetric box in burr myrtle. Gloss finish.
Art Nouveau inlay composed of tulips.
The typical Art Nouveau Whiplash motifs are inlaid in amaranth.
Dimensions: 347 x 160 x 81 mm
MOVEMENT
Changing movement CH 3.72.
3 tunes of 36 seconds each.
72-note comb.
More than 1'200 pins per cylinder.
TUNES
Petite Suite-Cortège - C. Debussy
Petite Suite-Minuet - C. Debussy
The girl with the flaxen hairs - C. Debussy
