French school (XX) - Prière au cloître

French School of the 20th Century
Titled "Prayer at the Cloister"

Relief carving in polychromed wood.

Original work depicting a lively landscape rendered in an Art Deco style.

The piece is entirely made of cut and carved wood, with a true relief giving depth and movement to the scene.

Signed “Héry” at the lower part. Artist unidentified.
On the back, a label bearing the inscription "Héry, Gold Medal, Paris 1927".

Technique: carved and painted wood.
Dimensions: approximately 24 x 19 cm.
Condition: good overall, with signs of use and aging consistent with the work’s age.

This singular creation stands out for its three-dimensional character and meticulous relief work, at the boundary between painting and mural sculpture.

Sold with its frame.
Careful, trackable shipping.