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an old wooden cabinet with carvings and carvings on the fronta close up of a wooden clock with a plaque on it
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Marseille

148 - Alfred ELY-MONBET (1879–1915)
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Estimate €500 - €700
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Description
Alfred ELY-MONBET (1879–1915) Small tall sideboard In carved oak. Rich carved decoration adorns the entire front of the piece. The openwork front features a carved panel depicting a lively scene, showing a Breton woman spinning wool at her spinning wheel, with a gentleman smoking a pipe beside her. This panel is surmounted by an openwork motif of turned spindles. The date ‘1911’ is carved into a shield set into the lower crossbar. The upper part of the side panels features a Breton woman and a Breton man in traditional costume, carved in high relief, followed by a frieze of ermine spots within an interlaced rope pattern punctuated by flowers. The sides are plain. A plaque nailed to one side reads: ‘ART BRETON // ALL FURNITURE // A.ELY-MONBET // SCULPTOR // St GWENOLE WORKSHOP-SCHOOL // CAUREL (C-d’A)’. Inside the cabinet are four softwood shelves. Comes with its key, which works. Brittany, 20th century H. 142 cm – W. 92.5 cm – D. 44 cm Cracks, wear and tear, damage.
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About the sale FOLK ART, TEXTILES AND TRADITIONS OF PROVENCE
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 2:30 PM
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