18th Century French Terracotta Putti Demi-Lune Table with Marble Top English garden urns Val d’Osne’s innovations in cast

Val d’Osne’s innovations in cast iron techniques set new standards for decorative and sculptural work

The reverse retains clear hand tooling and a gentle curvature

Simple objects in the studio: the pewter spoon

Worth noting is the incredible lichen which has taken years to form covering the back rails of the seat

18th Century French Terracotta Putti Demi-Lune Table with Marble Top English garden urns Val d’Osne’s innovations in castA 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.