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Pair of Bronze Caricature Figures of Theatrical Birds c.1880 (1 of 29)
Robert Belcher Antiques
Flag of United KingdomWorcestershire, UK
Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company. Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years. Contact details Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com 07729 011224 Land line 01905 622468 Mobile 07720 607007 Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk Instagram: robertbelcherantiques
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Pair of Bronze Caricature Figures of Theatrical Birds c.1880

REF: LA572557
£1,295
€1,499
$1,764
LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2020Approved item251 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2020Approved item251 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Description
A most unusual pair of late 19th century bronze figures depicting caricatures of a heron and mallard duck, each with human bodies including torso, legs and arms, and tail feathers with a bird head. Each figure is dressed in a theatrical costume whilst carrying out a stage performance. These most interesting and amusing bronze figures are mainly finished with a dark brown patina, whilst in contrast, the head and feathers are gilt. Each bronze is mounted onto a stepped rectangular bronze base, further enhanced with a green figured and polished marble plinth with a suede leather protective lining to the underside. French, circa 1880 Dimensions of the Mallard Duck: Height 20.5 cm x width 13cm x depth 9 cm The heron is slightly smaller but has the same matching base and plinth.
measurements
Height:
20.5 cm
Width:
13 cm
Depth:
9 cm
declaration
Robert Belcher Antiques has clarified that the Pair of Bronze Caricature Figures of Theatrical Birds c.1880 (LA572557) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1880
condition
This unusual pair of figures is in very good condition. A must for a collector of caricatures.
location
This Pair of Bronze Caricature Figures of Theatrical Birds c.1880 is located in Worcestershire, United Kingdom
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