Small wood box with metal faced art

Caught my eye so I grabbed it. Has markings of Jeniers/Markoff? is that what the name carvings say? Anyone know if they mean anything. Do you thin someone made this? Sorry for my sideways pics. I upload them rightside up trust me haha.

 

If you google Teniers, I think you will find the artwork of the artist the scene may be from. I guess Markoff would be the maker of the metalwork.

 

Was getting a bit of a stiff neck.......

 

NICE work!!!!

 

Awesome thank you for the info! Teniers huh, well I was perusing his paintings and I couldnt find the one that the art on this box depicts. I picked it up for a couple dollars.

 

I think there are 2 generations of this work. Some state “younger”.
Maybe your metalworker is also from Antwerp if he used this scene.

 

Perhaps! Or just a local fan? Not sure but im selling it for $15 so the guy who gets it might be able to connect more dots? lol

 

Too complicate matters even more, there are 4 generations of Teniers painters, all named David (of course).
David Teniers I 1582-1649
David Teniers II 1610-1690
David Teniers III 1638-1685
David Teniers IV 1672-1731
Take your pick.
I can't find your particular inn scene either, but my guess is it was painted by Teniers II.

 

Good to know! Im not really a fan of Teniers painting, obviously they are skilled and excellent in that aspect but Im not feelin the aesthetic. ANYWAY, The box itself doesnt appear to be incredibly old, the wood doesnt have that certain scent that only comes with time and history. Any guesses on age of the box itself?

 

1960s? Just a guess.

 

Cigar box????

 

Very likely.

 

http://www.artnet.com/artists/david-teniers-the-elder/a-peasant-at-a-table-smoking-a-pipe-in-a-tavern

 

LOL @ title of this piece. Awesome find! Thanks much!