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Antique Wooden Carved Gilded Bull's Head ca. 1840s

$3,945
£3,012.58
€3,971.05VAT Included
CA$5,680.34
A$5,856.35
CHF 3,298.89
MX$74,939.26
NOK 38,065.69
SEK 39,814.48
DKK 26,994.33

About the Item

Antique Wooden Carved Gilded Bull's Head ca. 1840s An antique wooden carved Black Forest Bull's head, painted with gold. Formerly a shop decoration in a South German butcher's shop. Handcarved ca 1840. This rare and spectacular trophy head would be a great decoration for a restaurant, butcher's shop or study room. Very good original condition. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. artfour is an owner-operated trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany, which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packed and with a money back guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art. Measures: Width: 20.08" (51 cm) Height: 13.78" (35 cm) Depth: 13.78" (35 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    Berghuelen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e74261stDibs: LU988743838592

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