Antique Black Forest Carved 27.5" Wall Plaque, Large "Fruits of the Hunt" Hare or Rabbit Figure
Wonderful large antique Victorian era Black Forest 27.5" tall hand carved wall plaque with delightful "Fruits of the Hunt" themed figures including huge hare or rabbit, two game birds, rifle, vines & foliage and all depicted hung as if fresh from the hunt! These old Black Forest wall plaques really are exquisite and make remarkable wall hunt decorative accents. We just love them and they have a following, making them hard to keep in inventory though we try. This one came to us from France, likely carved from linden wood with a darker finish or stain. The rear plaque a carved panel with the entire array of figures and hunting accoutrement carved from one solid block of wood. Amazing! If you've followed us for a while you know I'm a big fan of the old hand carved "Black Forest" items that come to us from 19th century Switzerland, Germany, parts of France and Italy, where they pleased the Grand Tour tourists and still please us all today. These hand carved treasures range from whimsic