On the fairground

125,00 €

Immerse yourself in 19th-century Auvergne with this exquisite calcareous low-relief, finely detailed to capture the authenticity and lively atmosphere of a traditional Auvergne market. In the background, the majestic Puy de Dôme dominates the landscape, anchoring this work in its emblematic regional setting.

In the foreground, life unfolds vividly: men, women, and animals animate the bustling streets of an Auvergne village during the fair. The men wear woolen jackets, buttoned vests, collared shirts, and traditional wooden clogs. The women are dressed in elegant long dresses, enhanced with decorated aprons or finely embroidered woolen shawls draped over their shoulders. Farm animals, including cows, pigs, dogs, and geese, participate in the scene, adding realism and authenticity to this rustic tableau.

This low-relief owes its remarkable precision and sculptural finesse to a traditional encrustation on mould technique, passionately preserved at the Petrifying Fountains of Saint-Nectaire. Every detail, from the folds of clothing to the expressions of the figures reflects exceptional craftsmanship, faithfully embodying the spirit of Auvergne artistry.

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