Lot no. 544
Small set
In polychrome straw marquetry, decorated with an Amor crowning a pair of doves pecking at each other in their nest. Opening with a domed lid, then with cut sides decorated with crosses in natural straw. The belt is curved and enhanced with green straw. Inside, a mercury mirror, a charming engraving with the words "le petit cœur que je vous donne renferme toute ma personne" ("the little heart I give you encloses my whole person") and in a second compartment, a kit consisting of a box and an engraving with a man and two women perched on a mule "Ma mère me retentient nuit & jour, je ne peux jouir de l'amour" ("My mother keeps me night & day, I cannot enjoy love").
18th century
H. 11 cm - W. 12 cm - D. 8.5 cm
Feet damaged, small missing parts, restorations
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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