Figurine - Eend met messing beslag - Wood, Brass
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This 20th-century decorative duck is made of wood and features ornamental brass fittings.
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Description from the seller
A particularly beautiful and characterful wooden duck, hand-crafted and richly adorned with decorative brass fittings. A striking object in which traditional woodcarving and refined metalwork come together in harmonious fashion.
This decorative duck stands out for its elegant, strongly curved neck, gracefully downward-facing head, and beautifully shaped body. The combination of the deep dark brown wood and the warm gold-colored brass ornaments gives the piece an authentic, historic appearance.
The whole exhibits a gorgeous, well-aged patina that enhances its character and decorative appeal.
Craftsman woodcarving
The duck is made from solid-looking dark brown wood and features a carefully designed, stylized silhouette.
Particularly striking is the gracefully curved neck, which flows into the downward-facing head. The beak is finished with a metal cladding in a warm brass tone.
The eyes are represented by small, round metal inlays, giving the sculpture a restrained yet lively expression.
Across the entire wooden surface are subtle traces of manual workmanship, natural wood grain, and age visible.
The dark finish shows lovely nuances from deep brown to almost black, interspersed with warmer reddish-brown tones.
Ornately decorated brass fittings
One of the most distinctive features of this duck is the extensive decorative brass fittings.
Along both sides of the body are wide, openwork metal decorative bands with graceful, repeating ornaments.
The decorations consist of flowing, stylized leaf shapes and geometric patterns that have been carefully applied and fastened to the wood with small metal nails or rivets.
The edges of the fittings are adorned with fine engraved geometric motifs, including small star-shaped and crossing patterns.
Around the neck and the transition to the body are also slender, decorative metal bands applied.
The combination of openwork brass, engraved edge ornamentation, and the dark wood creates a particularly rich and decorative ensemble.
In several places the brass has developed natural color changes and patina. Locally there are also subtle greenish oxidation traces visible.
These signs of age give the object extra character and emphasize its authentic, well-worn appearance.
Style and ambiance
The duck has an unmistakably artisanal and folk-art character.
The combination of wood, decorative metal fittings, and geometric ornamentation evokes traditional decorative objects where woodworking and metal decoration come together.
The stylized form, the curved neck, and the symmetrically arranged embellishments give the piece a timeless look.
The object fits perfectly within a collection of:
* Antique and traditional folk art
* Decorative wooden animal figures
* Duck figures and waterfowl objects
* Craftsmanship woodcarving
* Objects with brass and copper fittings
* Ethnographically inspired decorative art
* Rural, classical, and eclectic interiors
A particularly beautiful and characterful wooden duck, hand-crafted and richly adorned with decorative brass fittings. A striking object in which traditional woodcarving and refined metalwork come together in harmonious fashion.
This decorative duck stands out for its elegant, strongly curved neck, gracefully downward-facing head, and beautifully shaped body. The combination of the deep dark brown wood and the warm gold-colored brass ornaments gives the piece an authentic, historic appearance.
The whole exhibits a gorgeous, well-aged patina that enhances its character and decorative appeal.
Craftsman woodcarving
The duck is made from solid-looking dark brown wood and features a carefully designed, stylized silhouette.
Particularly striking is the gracefully curved neck, which flows into the downward-facing head. The beak is finished with a metal cladding in a warm brass tone.
The eyes are represented by small, round metal inlays, giving the sculpture a restrained yet lively expression.
Across the entire wooden surface are subtle traces of manual workmanship, natural wood grain, and age visible.
The dark finish shows lovely nuances from deep brown to almost black, interspersed with warmer reddish-brown tones.
Ornately decorated brass fittings
One of the most distinctive features of this duck is the extensive decorative brass fittings.
Along both sides of the body are wide, openwork metal decorative bands with graceful, repeating ornaments.
The decorations consist of flowing, stylized leaf shapes and geometric patterns that have been carefully applied and fastened to the wood with small metal nails or rivets.
The edges of the fittings are adorned with fine engraved geometric motifs, including small star-shaped and crossing patterns.
Around the neck and the transition to the body are also slender, decorative metal bands applied.
The combination of openwork brass, engraved edge ornamentation, and the dark wood creates a particularly rich and decorative ensemble.
In several places the brass has developed natural color changes and patina. Locally there are also subtle greenish oxidation traces visible.
These signs of age give the object extra character and emphasize its authentic, well-worn appearance.
Style and ambiance
The duck has an unmistakably artisanal and folk-art character.
The combination of wood, decorative metal fittings, and geometric ornamentation evokes traditional decorative objects where woodworking and metal decoration come together.
The stylized form, the curved neck, and the symmetrically arranged embellishments give the piece a timeless look.
The object fits perfectly within a collection of:
* Antique and traditional folk art
* Decorative wooden animal figures
* Duck figures and waterfowl objects
* Craftsmanship woodcarving
* Objects with brass and copper fittings
* Ethnographically inspired decorative art
* Rural, classical, and eclectic interiors
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title
Eend met messing beslag
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
20th century
