Art Deco psyche by Maurice Dufrène presented at the Artists' Salon 1919.

This dressing table is distinguished by its oval shape, mounted on a richly decorated base. The mirror is framed by a structure in lacquered wood in cream tones, highlighted with black and gold fillets, creating an elegant and refined contrast. Presented in 1919, this piece illustrates the moment of stylistic transition of the post-war period: Dufrêne still blends a taste for naturalistic ornamentation with a search for order and balance that is more modern. The work also reflects the role of the Salon as a showcase for the renewal of French decorative arts, foreshadowing the aesthetic that will culminate at the 1925 Exhibition.