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Large Painted Iron "Parrot" Sign, France, Early 20th Century

$5,032.20
£3,746.15
€4,200
CA$6,892.86
A$7,666.37
CHF 4,003.14
MX$93,291.51
NOK 51,126.18
SEK 47,947.33
DKK 31,973.13
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About the Item

Large iron sign representing a parrot on its perch. Painted with lovely greeny yellow colours. This sign used to hang in front of a French Maison Close (bordello), at the beginning of the 20th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU93777332093

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