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A pair of French wax dioramas, France, circa 1800
Carved rel…
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961
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A pair of French wax dioramas, France, circa 1800
Carved rel…
See original version (Spanish)
Estimate €2,000 - €5,000
Voluntary lot
Description
A pair of French wax dioramas, France, circa 1800
Carved reliefs. Dimensions 18 x 13 / 20 x 26 cm. A pair of small, rural-themed compositions in which peasant figures, livestock and architectural elements are arranged beneath broad-canopied trees, creating scenes of a peaceful tone and simple narrative. The interplay of light and dark elements intensifies the sense of volume and highlights the meticulous detail of the silhouettes, animals and landscape. The set has a distinctly decorative purpose, reinforced by its intimate scale, the matching pair arrangement, and the gilded frames that enhance their presence. They reflect the 19th-century taste for bucolic imagery and for cabinet pieces inspired by traditional European models.
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About the sale
GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Auction location
Auction time
06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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