Bidspirit auction | Relief carved with an anthropomorphic

Relief carved with an anthropomorphic monkey, France, 19th century - Carved wood. Dimensions: 30 x 22 x 2 cm. Decorative wooden relief depicting an anthropomorphic monkey, conceived in a fantastical and ornamental style characteristic of the eclectic taste of the 19th century. The piece stands out for the expressiveness of the figure and the transformation of the animal motif into an almost human-like image, within a decorative tradition that particularly favored the unusual, the satirical, and the exotic. Its format and design suggest a use linked to furniture, boiserie, or applied ornamentation, where this type of carving contributed to visually enriching the whole with an element of fantasy and sculptural vibrancy. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.