
Antique French Hunting Trophy Plaque in Carved and Waxed Oak, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a trophe de chasse (hunting trophy) in France, this rectangular oak plaque was hand-carved in the late 1800s. The wood has been coated with French wax that gives the plaque a dark brown patina that brings the detailed carvings to life. A raised, stepped molding surrounds the relief trophy, which features a downed pheasant. The bird surmounts the other motifs related to the hunt, such as a rifle, a gunpowder flask...
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Art
Wood, Oak














