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November 2004 Fine Arts & Antiques Auction

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569. Five Physician Panels, Probably English, circa Late 19th Century

Set of five entertaining medical plaques carved from walnut wood. First panel shows a woman having her heart examined, second depicts a man having his tooth extracted, third is of a woman wearing a bonnet carrying her chamber pot, fourth is of a man in excruciating intestinal paint, and fifth shows a doctor examining a sphinx-like figure. Each panel is executed in medium relief in a oval space with framing corners. Carving style is folk. Each panel measures apprx 15-1/4"W x 13-1/2"L.



400/600   Sold $460.00
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