Volkskunst - Maquette - Squirrel cage. - Wood

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Paul Wullems
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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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19th‑century French wooden cage à écureuils by Volkskunst, measuring 90 cm high, 56 cm wide and 44 cm deep, in reasonable condition with heavy wear and possible small parts missing.

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This French 'cage à écureuils' or squirrel cage was used to keep pets and has a hamster wheel and several levels. Beautifully detailed windows and roof tiles. There was presumably once a mechanism inside, connected to the wheel, that made small figurines move up and down at the front of the little house. Not only squirrels but also hamsters and rats were housed in such houses.

The last occupant was named 'Hansli'; the name is still above the front door.

This is an exceptionally beautiful and authentic specimen with original paint.

90 x 56 x 44 cm

The object can be picked up in Antwerp or delivered via Brenger.

This French 'cage à écureuils' or squirrel cage was used to keep pets and has a hamster wheel and several levels. Beautifully detailed windows and roof tiles. There was presumably once a mechanism inside, connected to the wheel, that made small figurines move up and down at the front of the little house. Not only squirrels but also hamsters and rats were housed in such houses.

The last occupant was named 'Hansli'; the name is still above the front door.

This is an exceptionally beautiful and authentic specimen with original paint.

90 x 56 x 44 cm

The object can be picked up in Antwerp or delivered via Brenger.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Volkskunst
Model/ Name
Squirrel cage.
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
90 cm
Width
56 cm
Depth
44 cm
Estimated period
19th century
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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