18th Century French Terracotta Putti Demi-Lune Table with Marble Top English garden urns The etchings and method of

The etchings and method of painting is of the Dutch School

particularly the handling of the small dog and flowers in the foreground

Worth noting is the incredible lichen which has taken years to form covering the back rails of the seat

Simple objects in the studio: the pewter spoon

Val d’Osne’s innovations in cast iron techniques set new standards for decorative and sculptural work

18th Century French Terracotta Putti Demi-Lune Table with Marble Top English garden urns The etchings and method ofA striking demi lune side table, centred on an 18th century French terracotta fragment finely modelled in high relief with playful putti among vines, fruit, and floral garlands. Such imagery was a hallmark of the French Rococo period, symbolising fertility, festivity, and the abundance of nature. Fragments like this were produced by workshops in Paris and the Loire Valley, supplying terracotta sculpture for htels particuliers, chteaux, and gardens.