A rare carved wood sculpture depicting a winged angel head, treated in high relief. This fragment probably originates from an architectural element or religious woodwork (altarpiece, church decoration, conventual ensemble). The face, full and serene, presents an interiorised expression typical of provincial French Baroque sculpture: half-closed eyelids, fine mouth, soft yet deeply expressive modelling. The hair is animated by generous and deeply carved curls, lending rhythm and presence to the whole. The deployed wings, stylised and graphic, accentuate the composition and reinforce the monumentality of the piece. The reverse, left raw, reveals tool marks, early assemblies and reworkings, attesting to a dismantling and architectural use. The warm and nuanced patina, in honey and brown tones, is authentic, marked by time. A highly sought-after decorative presence.
A very fine original work by the French painter Yves Wacheux, entitled La Plage Rose, depicting an animated beach scene, bathed in light, in a palette dominated by pinks, ochres and blues. The composition shows several figures arranged on the sand facing the sea: reclining women, children, standing silhouettes, striped towels and beach tents structure the space. The style is free, expressive and warm, typical of modern French figurative painting of the post-war period, where colour and the vibration of the line take precedence over descriptive detail. The work is mixed media on paper. The whole is presented in a wood frame with geometric decoration, with a wide mount and gilt fillet line, which beautifully highlights the composition. Signed lower left.
A rare and expressive pair of English bulldogs in polychrome terracotta, depicting two seated dogs, with powerful modelling and a typically Victorian character. The sculptures display excellent modelling quality, with a very naturalistic treatment of the heads, heavy jowls, skin folds and stocky bodies, characteristic of the depiction of the Victorian Bulldog, symbol of strength and fidelity in 19th-century England. The eyes are in sulphide glass, mounted and set in the material, bringing remarkable depth of gaze and lively presence — a distinctive detail of quality English productions of this period. England, 19th century.