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FOLK ART
Roof Finial with a turtledove
Limousin, France. 19th century
Glazed terracotta.
Consists of two elements.
Unknown workshop. Probably Limousin region, France.
Provenance: Paul Duchein Collection.
Ceramic finials adorned roofs in many parts of France. Their fragility and exposed location have meant that very few have survived. Made by anonymous craftsmen, they are characterized by their inventiveness, their decorative aspect and their high quality of expression.
Consists of two elements.
Unknown workshop. Probably Limousin region, France.
Provenance: Paul Duchein Collection.
Ceramic finials adorned roofs in many parts of France. Their fragility and exposed location have meant that very few have survived. Made by anonymous craftsmen, they are characterized by their inventiveness, their decorative aspect and their high quality of expression.
H. 83 cm / 32,67" Ø. 35 cm / 13,77"
*The measurements are given for information only. Small differences are possible depending on the measuring points
Original condition including damages and heavy wear due to age and use.
Traces of hail.
*The measurements are given for information only. Small differences are possible depending on the measuring points
Original condition including damages and heavy wear due to age and use.
Traces of hail.
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