Code 908-44

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A Pair of French Walnut Wood Hunt Plaques of Different Birds with Parcel Gilt Wash over Wood-Early to Mid 1900’s

H=20, W=11

Shore Birds with Gilt Wash over Wood– Good  Condition –Minor loss of 3 floral branches glazed over at some point in their history - Mid 1900’s or older. These unusual French hunting plaques display a male cormorant with webbed feet and another plumed shore bird with talons which we have not been able to identify as yet.  The ornamentation is scrolling foliate floral vines tied to classic Louis XVI style ribbons at the top.  The different birds are suspended from the ribbons.  They each have a metal attachment to the back for hanging on a wall.

$1,950 RETAIL

Le Louvre Antiques

1400 Slocum Street

Dallas, TX  75207

214-742-2605    FAX: 214-742-2639

www.lelouvre-antiques.com

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