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Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 4 Ruff's 'Philomachus Pugnax' by Henri Ward

About the Item

Fine, original, Victorian dome of four Ruffs by Henry Ward (1812-78) of Vere Street, London. As a young man Ward was employed as a taxidermist by the legendary American naturalist and bird painter John Audobon. The dome comprises four Ruffs. Each is in excellent colour and feather, artistically arranged on branches and vegetated groundwork. Housed beneath its original glass dome or ‘shade’ as they were termed, on a gilded oval base with four bun feet. Provenance: English private collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20211stDibs: LU3301128397022
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