Pair Of French Featherwork And Watercolour Studies Of Pheasants, 19Th Century
Stock No
RUS474
2024
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Item Description
A rare pair of 19th-century French featherwork and watercolour studies of pheasants, depicting a rooster with a dark green head and a hen with muted plumage, each perched on a branch surrounded by foliage. The bodies of the birds are constructed from pheasant plumage, carefully cut and arranged to match feather texture and direction towards a striking naturalistic effect. The rich colours and patterns of the feathers contrast beautifully with the lightness of the surrounding watercolour, rendered in a naive style reminiscent of natural history illustration.
A rare and charming pair, presented in their original wood-grained frames with inner gilded beaded slips.
- Framed dimensions: 55 x 40.5 cm (each)
- Artwork dimensions: 49.5 x 34.5 cm (each)
- Minor wear to feathers and light staining to the paper, commensurate with age. Some wear to the frames.
Free UK delivery on orders over £200. Shipped from Paris via DHL Express (2 working days), with duties and taxes included. Worldwide shipping available.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Item Dimensions
H: 55cm W: 40.5cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
Paris, France
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
Paris, France
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7457 404902
