Fireplace Bench in Oak and Chestnut – 19th century – Auvergne – [MP049]
The throne of the Auvergne “cantou,” the famous fireplace bench where people crowded to warm up, here it is, authentic and proud, crafted with beautiful oak and chestnut planks.
Musketeer and Elegant Lady – Oil on Canvas – 19th Century – [ME122]
Here is a small oil painting on canvas of great finesse. It depicts a delicate gallant scene where a Musketeer, with an Elegant Lady on his arm, manages to have a bird perch on his hand. The characters seem bathed in light in a forest setting that, by contrast, seems to slide into the fallen night.