“Indiscreet” bollard, 19th century

A small “indiscreet” bollard consisting of a three-seater seat upholstered in animal hair in the traditional style, all on a network of twenty stiff springs… a triple backrest also separated by three padded, buttoned rails topped with a Medici vase in gilded wood, entirely covered in Rubelli jacquard fabric, with Declercq trimmings.
Napoleon III period, 19th century

“Portrait of Lucelle”, 17th century

Oil on panel “Portrait of Lucelle”, Latin inscription: “Lucelle aetatis 16”: Lucille at the age of 16.

Lucylle, or Lucille, is a given name of Arabic and Latin origin derived from “lux,” meaning “light,” celebrated on December 13.

17th century

France