Period: Early 20thC. Owls, symbols of wisdom and nocturnal mystery, were particularly favoured motifs during this period with the likes of William Morris et al. An unusual and characterful piece, combining folk-art charm with Arts & Crafts sensibility and rare in its survival, this piece would sit comfortably within a country-house interior, a curiosity cabinet, or alongside other Liberty-period decorative arts; a strong, sculptural object with undeniable presence.
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