PAIR Antique HC Swiss Black Forest 25" x 16" Fruits of the Hunt Game Plaques, Hare, Grouse

Extra heavy and extra deep, this pair of 19th century Swiss Black Forest game plaques are 4" in bas relief depth with a carved oval self-frame that is also deep at over 2".  The hare and grouse are just about life size within the 25" x 16" oval and each survives without much, if any, loss. Hung with a bow on a carved nail and against carved oak leaves, they make the prayerful statement of gratitude which underlies this art form and genre. They're not hunter plaques, really - initially they were carved in the "Nature Morte", or still life manner popular for kitchen decor, which primarily tells the story of thankfulness for the bounty of the day's harvest and food for the family table. This set is unusual in depth, and also seemingly in a deep frame which is part of the carving, trim of evenly placed half-round gadroon trim.  Fabulous for Country French, or cabin, lodge or just a kitchen or dining area with an eye for antiques. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, I can see