Antique 19thC Cast Iron Hanging Game Birds Relief Plaque Sand Cast Panel Mêne

Excellent antique condition. The relief remains incredibly crisp with detailed feathers and features. Exhibits a beautiful, authentic aged patina with minor surface oxidation/spots consistent with a 19th-century casting. No cracks or repairs. Up for sale is a stunning, genuine 19th-century antique cast iron architectural relief plaque featuring hanging game birds (pheasant and quail/partridge). Executed in the classic French Animalier hunting trophy style popularized by renowned sculptors like Pierre-Jules Mêne.This is an authentic, period sand-cast piece—not a modern reproduction. The back features the classic hollowed-out core, rough texture, and flat perimeter flanges indicative of traditional 19th-century foundry pouring. It was likely originally intended as a high-end fireplace surround panel, architectural accent, or stove plate, but makes an incredible, heavy wall decor statement piece today.Features & Details:Material: Heavy Cast Iron (Strongly magnetic)Age: Circa late 1800s (Victorian / Napoleon III era)Design: High-relief casting with exceptionally crisp detailing in the feathers, talons, and foliage.Patina: Rich, dark historic finish with natural, minor aged iron oxidation on the surface.