“Allegory of sight”, 18th century

Oil on canvas representing the allegory of sight.

This painting is actually composed of two paintings attached and relined. Was it a diptych or a series of several paintings, two of which would have been joined together?

Psyche in walnut burl, circa 1900

Psyche in walnut burl.
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High quality psyche in walnut covered with walnut burl.
Elements in ciselled bronze.

This psyche is characteristic of the shift from Art Nouveau to Art Deco.

Console, 18th century

Console in polychrome sculpted wood, with 4 arched legs, with acanthus leaves and flowers patterns, faux marble patina on the top typical of Italian furniture. XVIII century
Lucca, Italy

Chest of drawers, 18th century

Curved chest of drawers in walnut wood, opening onto four drawers, front arched legs and finished in snail, original handles, beautiful patina, and very deep, missing locks.
XVIII century,
Dauphiné, France

Incredible ventriloquist, 19th century

This conjurer’s automaton was probably a boutique model. wood and papier-mâché, glass eyes, original collar and bow tie, mechanisms in perfect working order,
19th century,
Italy

Painted canvas, late XVII century

Painted canvas representing a couple of Triton and Naiad children in a garden decor at the fountain of the Four-Dolphins in Aix en Provence, trompe l’oeil frame with foliage decor.

End of the 17th century,
Provence, France.