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Antique Hand Carved Wood Mounted Roe Deer Head Pair
Antique Hand Carved Wood Mounted Roe Deer Head Pair
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Pair of antique, hand carved and hand finished wood Roe Deer Heads with on shield mounts. These originally German Folk Art pieces came from an estate in Switzerland, likely produced in the early 20th century. They measure about 17 1/4" high (to the tips of the antlers), 7 1/2" wide and 7" deep and weigh 1 lb 7.5 oz each, although each is slightly different from the other. The layered, painted finish on the faces shows distressing as shown in photos, although this adds to the charm of the pieces. The care of the artisan shows in the details typical of these kind of deer: gentle eyes, the soft nose, insides of ears and lower edges of the antlers where they come out of the top of the heads. Nice gentle white patches under the chin and down the neck. The mounts are executed in very simple styling to suit this rustic pair. Each has an integrated, heavy wire hook on the back for hanging. Structurally in very good condition despite cracking and chipping of the painted surfaces and one small piece of one antler end missing as shown in photos. A charming pair of faux taxidermy sure to add charm to a rustic setting or add an unexpected element to a mantel or gallery wall.
