18th Century French Terracotta Putti Demi-Lune Table with Marble Top English garden urns mysticism and symbolism epitomises his

mysticism and symbolism epitomises his aesthetic

The reverse retains clear hand tooling and a gentle curvature

Simple objects in the studio: the pewter spoon

cabinets of curiosity and theatrical rooms filled with trompe l’oeil work

18th Century French Terracotta Putti Demi-Lune Table with Marble Top English garden urns mysticism and symbolism epitomises hisA striking demi lune side table, centred on an 18th century French terracotta fragment finely modelled in high relief with playful putti among vines, fruit, and floral garlands. Such imagery was a hallmark of the French Rococo period, symbolising fertility, festivity, and the abundance of nature. Fragments like this were produced by workshops in Paris and the Loire Valley, supplying terracotta sculpture for htels particuliers, chteaux, and gardens.