A Magnificent 19thC French Period Painted & Signwritten Veterinary Trade Sign for ‘R.Dupin Veterinaire’ c.1870-90 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles presented in original condition

presented in original condition

depicting the deposition of Christ from the Gospels' accounts of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus showing Christ being taken down from the cross after his crucifixion survives from continental Europe

foxing and wear to each section

The fact it has survived at all is quite something as it was almost an ephemeral work at the time

the lustrous surface of ivory is enticing to the touch and especially well suited for works meant to be handled in the intimate environment of private devotion or the collectors' cabinets and this piece is no different

A Magnificent 19thC French Period Painted & Signwritten Veterinary Trade Sign for ‘R.Dupin Veterinaire’ c.1870-90 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles presented in original conditionOrigin: French Period: 2nd Empire 3rd Republic Provenance: Burgundy, France Date: c. 1870 90 Height: 21. 25 Depth: 1. 25 or 2 with struts Width: 39. 25 The French period painted pine veterinary trade sign of good size consisting of three adjoined panels signwritten R. Dupin Veterinaire Pres (L?)Enregistrement for R. Dupin Registered Veterinarian, in bold ivory script over a stunning indigo blue ground and with a pointing hand or manicule, bordered by