Antique wooden plate painted on a panel, fishing bird

Refined plate in antique wood, finely worked by hand, with at its centre a painted panel showing an elegant kingfisher with its characteristic curved beak.

The decoration comes from a traditional craft technique: first the panel is incised directly, with fine grooves that set out the shapes of the bird, then natural pigments are applied. The painting stands out for its soft, delicate touches, its light layering of colour and the balance between light and shade, which together give depth and naturalness.

The wood, enriched by an antique patina, sets off the work further. Completing the composition are a decorative border in pure gold and the frame effect that heightens the central subject. Taken as a whole it is a piece that joins craft tradition, beauty and a call back to nature.

Main features:

• Type: decorative wooden plate
• Diameter: 20 cm
• Colour:
  • shaded grey plumage
  • wings in shades of brown

  Period and technique:

  • incision on wood followed by painting by hand
  • an old technique that suggests a date between 1600 and 1700

  Use:

  • right as a decorative element
  • perfect for any room in the house
  • for anyone who wants an object with a history of its own