A Pair of Appliques

Probably Dresden, ca. 1750/60

Cast bronze, engraved and fire gilded

Dimensions:
39.5 cm

Provenance:
Collection Kurt Habermacher, Lucerne.

Naturalistically formed branches and oak leaves grow out of a trophy shield that is decorated with hunting symbols.

The symbolism, a tribute to hunting, is based on sketches by G.M. Oppenort (Paris 1672–1742).