Bidspirit auction | Pair of polychrome Breton sculptures

Pair of polychrome Breton sculptures depicting a fisherman and his wife, France, 19th century - Carved and polychromed fruitwood. Dimensions: 55 × 20 × 15 cm each. A charming pair of Breton folk figures, carved in wood and richly polychromed, depicting a fisherman and his wife dressed in the region's traditional attire. These sculptures reflect the genre realism and artisanal sensibility of 19th-century French sculpture. Expressively executed and remarkably balanced, both pieces retain their original patina. Provenance: French private collection. 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.