Une plaque en faïence de Delft polychrome à décor d'un faucon chassant un héron, 18ème

Dim.: 27 x 27 cm

Condition: (UV-checked)
- In very good condition, with typical small superficial chips and minor wear throughout.
- On the left side, a small spot appears to be overpainted.

Falconry took place on important Dutch estates, such as Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn. Hunting herons by deploying falcons, hawks and sparrowhawks, was one of the favourite hobbies of the upper class in the 18th C. The Dutch estate, Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, was made available for Dutch and British falconeers by the Dutch royals. This eventually evolved into the founding of the Royal Loo Hawking Club in the 19th C.