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An exceptional straw work diorama of an owl and kingfisher - Leverian Museum

$14,074.29
£10,200
€11,989.16
CA$19,142.01
A$21,448.52
CHF 11,164.77
MX$262,389.66
NOK 141,716.11
SEK 133,849.17
DKK 89,501.54
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About the Item

An exceptional straw work diorama of an owl and kingfisher, almost certainly by “Miss Gregg(e)” and part of the collection in the Leverian Museum, set in an oval glazed gilt case, showing a long eared owl perched on a piece of driftwood and a squawking bird on the ground in front of a painted river landscape. English, circa 1770.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1770-1779
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1770
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU973037784602

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