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.
Large lacquered wooden tray decorated with a motif inspired by Chinoiserie.
Napoleon III period, 19th century
France
Umbrella dog, black forest work.
19th century
Switzerland
Made using the traditional filigree technique typical of 18th-century Spanish craftsmanship the medallion features meticulous work of intertwined silver threads creating complex and detailed openwork designs.
Painted apple grey wooden rocking horse, original mane, sulphide eyes, original tacks, “Rambler Liverpool” label.
Liverpool, England
late 19th century.
“Pure Greek beauty, supple and dignified (…) who gazes with calm indifference at the crowds who gaze at him speechless.”
At the end of the Middle Ages pottery villages around the town of Vindefontaine were born. They set up a large potter’s house, and made butter pots, pitchers, inkwells, vases, but above all potty sandstone fountains with brown enamel decorated with kaolin.
XVIII century,
West Normandy,
France.
Marottes in polychrome painted papier-mâché and glued printed paper, presenting a female figure with black hair and a scalloped bodice. Marked DANJARD L. Vincent Paris Patented in 1860 Successor, on the base.
Plaster bas relief “Bacchanal”, very cheerful and lively festive atmosphere.
The theme of children with goats is one of the commonplaces in the history of sculpture.
Early 20 th C.
France