Diorama depicting The Last Supper, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's famous fresco, dating from around 1880. This work incorporates an original animated mechanism: sand flowed behind the image to subtly[...]
Very large horse of German origin, Neustadt sur Orla school, early 20th century. Spectacular in size, approximately 1.60m / 1.70m long and 1.50m high. Good condition with its original polychromy. For [...]
France folk art, Pétanque game, 1950s "La Fanny" painted boiled cardboard Dim 92 x 62 cm
Fanny: The expression Kiss Fanny is used during a game of boules (Provençal game or pétanque) when the final s[...]
Pretty little rearing Manège horse by Gustave Bayol (1900-1910) / 1 m 05 (Length) x 0.92 cm (Height). Model called: "Jewels". A lot of charm for this horse very rare in this state.... Conforms point b[...]
Very rare 19th century carnival mask in polychrome carved wood representing a grimacing head. Probably Swiss or Tyrolean, this is an Alpine mountain work. Object in fair condition in its "juice" beaut[...]
Early "Don Quixote" puppet belonging to the private collection of Mr. Xavier Depraz, actor of "La troupe de l'Opéra de Paris", performing "Don Quixote".
Rare collector's item. Here is a rocking goat with its original swing. The whole is made of painted wood and comes from the end of the 19th / beginning of the 20th century. Two possible provenances: f[...]
Interesting political drawing circa 1830 - 1840 signed RALPH BON representing a magician conjurer in front of his table on which there are bonneteau cups and an election ballot box marked: SCRUTIN. In[...]
Au plus adroit, chamboule tout en bois peint datant du début du XX° siècle.
A noter quelques manques dans les rosaces ne nuisant en rien au charme de cet ancien jeux.
A 19th century horse game with board and merry-go-round (France - Deauville - ca.1880)
The game consists of a carousel and a game board. The merry-go-round is decorated with a statue by Hippolyte M[...]
This elegant 19th century carved wooden horse exudes timeless charm and character. Its beautifully distressed surface, marked by natural wear, adds to its unique decorative appeal, making it a captiva[...]
Beautiful living room magic lantern, HELIOS model from the E. Mazo establishments, 8 Boulevard Magenta, in Paris.
* late 19th century, around 1900 *
Beautiful model whose mobile mechanical part, mai[...]
Magnificent and rare riding horse from the early 20th century. Polychrome cast aluminum. Probably American. Dimensions: diameter with base: 60 cm Height: 101 cm Height at saddle: 75 cm Width: 30 cm Es[...]
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Rare and old shooting game, fairground folk art around 1920.
Spring-mounted head, made of carved wood, original polychromy.
The fir box contains a very simple mechanism to releas[...]
Beautiful set of 9 turned boxwood objects from a fun physics box from the Napoleon III period. The mechanisms work and the set is in superb condition. Between 6 and 17 cm
They said they were going to shoot pipes, I never heard it said "...shooting dogs..." and yet they are there, 101 survivors who are showing off too happy to have escaped the platoons of kids who are s[...]
Exceptional cardboard and fabric toy on a wooden base entitled: GUILLAUME IS ANGRY. This is an articulated figurine representing the Kaiser who rubs his stomach by opening his mouth and moving his eye[...]
Fun rocking game circa 1915 representing a German soldier in a spiked helmet transforming into a hairy one. A small wire is missing that allows the soldier to tip over. Cardboard printed and signed F.[...]
LIVING IMAGES - ANIMATED PAINTINGS French zoetrope circa 1890 by MAUCLAIR - DACIER ( MD ) Wooden foot and cardboard drum with its cover. This one has a tear at the crown. Good used condition with 12 d[...]
Very rare anti-resistance toy in painted sheet metal, circa 1941 - 43. The profile of the Franc-Tireur must be reversed using tokens to reveal the French flag. Collaborationist toys and games are very[...]
Rare distorting fair mirror with a convex shape. It is inserted in a frame decorated on the face with a cord. The mirror is in very good condition despite tiny scratches. It probably dates from the en[...]
Foldable diorama decorated with a fortified castle from Bon Dufour or Villard & Weil Cardboard and painted wood. Good condition. Length: 38 cm Height: 25 cm
Circus woman Suzette. Bronze brown patina medal. On a gilded bronze base. By Nicolas Meyer. Cast iron late 19th century early 20th century. Signed and titled on the terrace. Founder's stamp: Société d[...]
Very rare ball game from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Made of carved and polychrome wood. the vertical part received a ball which descended the spiral to lodge in [...]
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Astonishing painted wooden panel, popular art around 1920.
Perhaps an element of fairground decoration?
Painting made on an old fragment of a door or shutter.
Very pretty patina[...]
Pretty painted wooden carousel horse, decoration of small mirrors and holding bar with bell and bell. Rearing horse on an iron support. Old paint with lack of use. 19th century period. Overall dimensi[...]
Small Polychrome Carved Wood Carousel Horse Horsehair tail. glass eyes . In good condition, original paint, small gaps (not bad) By its size, easy to accommodate
Very beautiful Bayol pig from 1900, Angers school, in spectacular wooden large pig similar to those which fitted the Carrousel Salon Demeyer around 1890 Dimensions 130cm 63cm. We find this pig as a re[...]
Beautiful ball holder in pressed cardboard or polychrome boiled cardboard representing a Rooster with outstretched wings from the famous play by Edmond Rostand "Chantecler" from 1910. The play Chantec[...]
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Amazing suite of three old panels, popular fairground art around 1930.
Oil painting on compressed wood panels, probably used to decorate a merry-go-round.
The electrical system h[...]
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