Lot 71: Antique pair of faux Hanging Game Birds

Antique pair of faux Hanging Game Birds. Victorian pair of French faux hanging game birds, one titled, "La Becasse," (The woodcock), the other ,"A Perdrix Grisse," (A Gray Partridge), the trompe l'oile accomplished by carefully cutting the feathers so that they appear 3- dimensional. Each game bird measures about 12" long. In original Victorian frames, which measure 27" high x 22.5" wide. Estimate $200-300

Price Realized: $225

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