LARGE CERAMIC PLATTER BY L.VALENTI

LARGE CERAMIC PLATTER BY L.VALENTILarge 20th Century French hand painted ceramic platter by L. Valenti. This colourful dish is decorated with a depiction of the tale of 'La Cigale et la Formi' {'The Cicade and the Ant']' one of the fables of Jean de la Fontaine. Summary of the story: A cicada has spent the Summer in song. Winter arrives and he begs an ant, who has worked and made provisions, for food. Sadly, she refuses his request. Circa: Mid 20th Century Origin: France Condition: In

Decorated in the Neo-Classique style

French hanging giltwood faux bamboo shelves

Circa: 1920's

library or den

It's separate seat cushion has been upholstered in antique hemp

Dimensions: 79cm h  x 62cm w x 62cm d

With its generous size and proportions

Circa: 1950

French 20th Century oil on canvas signed by the artist Marius Woulfart

The oak-supported top sits on a mahogany base with a lower shelf where the game pieces would have been placed between games

19th century footstool

bronze centrepiece with removable mirrored base