Pair of Painted Cast Iron Dove Figures

Description:

Pair of Painted Cast Iron Dove Figures, 19th century, the figures with turned heads and outstretched wings, old off-white surface, now darkened to a shaded tan, mounted on a wood base, (paint loss, one with loss on bill),ht. 6 3/4, wd. 6 1/4, lg. 9 1/2 in.

Provenance: Paul and Margaret Weld collection, sold at Skinner Sale 2012, Lot 324, August 13, 2000.
Estimate $800-1,200

There are a few coats of paint on the birds.


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