A FRENCH PAINTED PAPIER MACHE BOX,late 17th/early 18th century. Circular with raised floral bouquet decoration inside a braided border. Underside signed in ink 'A La Marquise de Sevigny', indicating the the box may have belonged to the Marchioness de Sevigny, a lady noted in the court of Louis XIV for her letter writing - 2 3/4 in. high, 7 in. diam. Estimate $500-700
