Antique Art & Weaponry, September 30th, 2023
Lot 27:
Golden pheasant. Polychrome bronze. Vienna, 19th century. Polychrome bronze figure showing a perched male golden pheasant. A bird native to Asia, it was already known in the West in the 18th century (it appears in the tenth edition of Linnaeus’ Systema Naturae) and appreciated for the bright colors of the male’s plumage. In the 19th century, very original and quality bronze centerpieces and decorative figures were made in Vienna (and in other European centers), usually with an exotic touch provided by anthropomorphic or animal motifs.Size: 8 1/2" x 4 1/2". ~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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