Excellent Hand-sculpted Pottery Roasted Chicken with Ultra Realistic Glazing bell gong wheels much used and loved condition

much used and loved condition

here distinguishing the Gambel from the Mountain Partridge

and one which appears to have been used many many times

it takes a pretty special frame

S Appleton" -- easy to identify as William Sumner Appleton Jr

Excellent Hand-sculpted Pottery Roasted Chicken with Ultra Realistic Glazing bell gong wheels much used and loved conditionThis made me laugh out loud when I found it, and also marvel at how realistically its maker managed to capture the flesh of a roasted bird completely convincing and really rather amazing. In the realm of ceramic sculptures of food, I'm really not sure I've seen anything better than this! 3 3 16" x 3 3 4" x 1 1 4" and in very good condition. There is a tiny bit of separation between one front leg and the body, clearly original to its making. Hand