I read it as: Name of artist: L. Voirin His dates: 1833-1887 The art movement: French School* Title: Place Stanislas, Nancy * Meaning that the...
We'll just say "New Money" then. Debora
That makes a pretty big statement. Do you think it was tasteful in its time or nouveau riche? Debora
We don't know but I'd assume that the scene depicts the type of aristocrats the French Revolution did away with a few years later. Debora
Of course, this one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Broke_into_Auschwitz Debora
Ditto. Debora
Thank you so much for joining us, Gretita. You'll find lots of knowledgable people here. And those of us less knowledgable are still happy to...
"Grubby" honest wear. Much better (and less suspicious) than the alternative. Debora
That's a proud little piece. Love its sense of movement. Debora [ATTACH]
Yes, photographs please. And, if you have trouble posting (as many new members do), just ask for help. Someone will provide instructions. Debora
The pieces would be produced separately in the factory and paired later. Debora
Numbers look maker applied to my eye. Debora
Given this, image may have some special significance to Nancéiens. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_affair Debora
The guard chain would lead one to believe gold. Debora
John, as usual, I can add nothing helpful to your query but... To my eye, that piece appears to be too good to be true. Debora
Agree, flowers. Obviously not meant for serving as one would have to reach over lit candles to access it. Potpourri is typically not used for...
Quite sweet. Appears to be in wonderful condition. Debora
Looks 1960s to my eye. Debora
Thank you for sharing the above. They enlisted as boys and were demobbed as men, weren't they? I just finished the most moving book about WWII....
It is indeed. Just image what other objects went on the table with it. Debora
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