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A pair of French bronze caricature figures of theatrical birds, circa 1880
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A most unusual pair of late 19th century bronze figures depicting caricatures of a heron and mallard duck, each with human bodies including torso, legs and arms, and tail feathers with a bird head, each figure is dressed in theatrical costume whilst carrying out a stage performance.
These most interesting and amusing bronze figures are mainly finished with a dark brown patination whilst in contrast the head and feathers are gilt.
Each bronze is mounted onto a stepped rectangular bronze base which is further enhanced with a green figured and polished marble plinth with a suede leather protective lining to the underside.
French, circa 1880
Dimensions of the Mallard Duck
Height 20.5 cm x width 13cm x depth 9.00cm
The heron is slightly smaller but has the same matching base and plinth.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis Philippe (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Central England, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6434238523922
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