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A pair of ‘Black Forest’ walnut game plaques attributed to Johann Flück
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Description
A pair of ‘Black Forest’ walnut game plaques attributed to Johann Flück, each quadrilobed panel finely carved with naturalistic creatures enclosed within C-scroll vines, one showing a hunter’s trophy of a fox and a duck, the other with three fish, a lobster and shellfish against an anchor. Swiss, circa 1900.
Footnote: Arenski, Daniels and Daniels, in their publication ‘Swiss Carvings, The Art of the ‘Black Forest’ 1820-1940’ Woodbridge 2005; illustrate several game plaques by Johann Flück of Brienz, pp. 86-87, pls 122-126. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Switzerland Period: 1900-1919 Materials: Black Forest Walnut Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1900 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 518155 -
Dimensions
W. 23 in; H. 32 in; W. 58.42 cm; H. 81.28 cm;
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