Set of four polychrome woodcut silhouettes representing angels carrying the instruments of the Passion.
19th century
Italy
Dating from the late 19th century, it is a reproduction of model no. 1326 from the Fourmaintraux factory in Desvres, with an 18th-century Moustiers decor after Joseph Fouque. Within the museum “In the Belle Époque of Desvres Earthenware,” there is an example of the rectangular model no. 1326.
Set of 10 Medici vases with terracotta handles decorated with antique bas-reliefs representing a squatting woman milking a goat and a love seller.
Sold in pairs
South of France
20th century
Surprising head in painted raw wood, probably a hat fad.
France
1920s
Large lacquered wooden tray decorated with a motif inspired by Chinoiserie.
Napoleon III period, 19th century
France
A superb Austrian inkwell depicting a finely sculpted horse head enhanced with cold-painting, a technique popular in the late 19th century. This rare model, made around 1900, illustrates the virtuosity of Viennese artisans, who were able to realistically capture the expression and movement of animals. The inkwell cleverly conceals its practical utility behind a sculptural work of art.
19th century
Umbrella dog, black forest work.
19th century
Switzerland
Made using the traditional filigree technique typical of 17th-century Spanish craftsmanship the medallion features meticulous work of intertwined silver threads creating complex and detailed openwork designs.
Miniature pendant- double-sided painted fixed under glass representing the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, yellow gold frame decorated with spiral patterns in enamelled polychromy.
Spain
17th century
Mastery chest transformed in a jewelry box in gilded polychrome wood opening on 5 velvet lined drawers inside, locks and handles in gilded metal.
19th century
France