Antique wooden plate painted on a panel, lakeland bird

Plate in antique wood of great charm, enriched by a painted central panel showing a bird typical of lakeside country.

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, set off by an antique patina, heightens the decoration. The whole is completed by a decorative border with a gold finish and by the frame effect that enriches the 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:
  • pale plumage
  • pinkish tones on the head
  • body with polychrome shading

  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 looking for an object with a history of its own