Lot Essay
Owls and owl sellers are of 'hunting' significance. The birds were used during the thrill of the chase.
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1770-1780
Details
A Niderviller or Lunéville (Custine) figure of an owl seller
1770-1780
Eulenverkaufer or Vendeur de chouettes, with a brown tricorn hat, a brown vest, yellow pants, holding an owl, leaning against a dashed tree trunk, on square base (restored)
18.3 cm. high
1770-1780
Eulenverkaufer or Vendeur de chouettes, with a brown tricorn hat, a brown vest, yellow pants, holding an owl, leaning against a dashed tree trunk, on square base (restored)
18.3 cm. high
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