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19th Century French Folk Art Iron Vane Hen and Chicks

$2,257.41
£1,650
€1,941.26
CA$3,100.21
A$3,469.75
CHF 1,811.75
MX$42,331.16
NOK 22,997.81
SEK 21,823.50
DKK 14,496.40
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About the Item

An incredible Folk Art Vane or Finial, hand forged in France in the late 19th century, the huge sculpture shows a large mother hen surrounded by her chicks. We believe that this was originally placed on the top of a barn in rural France. A highly unusual and unique piece of French Folk Art. Height 195.5 cm x Width 102 cm Hen is 82 cm Width x 84 cm Height x 11 cm Depth Chicks are each 19 cm Width x 18 cm Height 34 cm width at base of legs
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 76.97 in (195.5 cm)Width: 40.16 in (102 cm)Depth: 40.16 in (102 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Forged
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hastings, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Hen and Chicks Finial1stDibs: LU3311339925772

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