Portrait of a man in a “banyan” surrounded by André Bouys (1656-1740)

The banyan, inspired by oriental dressing gowns, was worn for its comfort and casual elegance.

The subject’s richly decorated orange silk scarf and silver-embroidered vest illustrate this fashion well. This style reflects the influence of cultural and commercial exchanges with the Orient, as well as the importance given to appearance and social status in the society of the time.

“Nativity of the Virgin Mary”, 18th century

“Nativity of the Virgin Mary” – wooden sculpture covered with polychrome stuck representing the “Virgin Mary Child” swaddled in an original embroidered cotton veil, sulphide eyes, daybed.

Early 19th century

Naples, Italy

Powdered burl in Transition style, vers 1830

Oak wood with rosewood veneer powdered burl walnut table in Transition style from the family of flying furniture which moves quite easily around a room, lined inside with “Antoinette Poisson” wallpaper.

Around 1830

France