Antique Hand-Carved Fish Trade Sign with Gilt Painted Surface, Circa Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Fish Trade Sign with Gilt Painted Surface, Circa Late 19th - Early 20th Century
$698.00
Antique Hand-Carved Fish Trade Sign with Gilt Painted Surface, Circa Late 19th - Early 20th Century. Likely produced as a trade / shop sign. Wood body with hand-carved surface details. The body has applied gesso and red base paint with a gilt surface. Likely modeled after a sheepshead fish. Unsigned.
Presented as part of our “Nameless Art + Design” Show collection, January 2024.
Condition: Great antique condition. Excellent surface patina with minimal losses to painted surface details as pictured.
Specs: 12 1/4” L | 6” H | 1 7/8” D of fish | 2 1/4” D including hardware
