Falcon on a Perch British, 19th century, finely carved oak figure of a spread-wing falcon on ball-form perch with natural texture and detail, applied wings, 10-1/2 in., separations and possible losses to wings. Notes: This portrait bears striking similarities to other portraits by Honthorst including #329 in J. R. Judon & R. E. O. Ekkart, Gerrit van Honthorst, 1592-1656, Davaco Publishers, 1997
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