Avian Game Trophee
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maurice-Jean Bourguignon's Avian Game Trophee into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Maurice-Jean Bourguignon's Avian Game Trophee is a captivating celebration of natural abundance presented through Rococo sensibilities. This 18th-century still life depicts an extravagant cascade of game birds – pheasants, partridges and ducks – arranged with theatrical flourish against lush foliage. Ribbons drape dramatically over the composition, while hunting accessories like nets and horns suggest aristocratic leisure. Bourguignon masterfully balances decadence with delicate craftsmanship; each feather seems to ripple with life, rendered in tactile brushstrokes typical of French academic training. As a premier peintre de chasse (hunting scene painter), Bourguignon transformed game trophies into symphonies of texture – the metallic sheen of beaks contrasting with downy breasts, all bathed in golden Baroque light. This work exemplifies how Rococo artists elevated decorative arts into high aesthetic discourse, bridging Louis XIV's grandeur with emergent naturalist trends. Art historians value it as a transitional piece where lavish formalism begins yielding to Enlightenment-era observation.
For contemporary interiors, Avian Game Trophee injects Old World opulence with earthy sophistication. Ideal above a Georgian mantle or within a wood-paneled study, its warm umber palette harmonizes with leather Chesterfields and brass accents. Scale matters – opt for a medium-sized gilded frame (approx. 24×30") to maintain intimacy in dining rooms or executive offices, allowing intricate details to shine without overwhelming. The painting's vertical flow complements high ceilings, while its autumnal hues create cohesion in spaces featuring terracotta walls, cognac velvet drapes or walnut furniture. Surprisingly versatile, it anchors modern-glam schemes when paired with matte black fixtures and geometric rug patterns. For maximalist collectors, layer it within a salon-style arrangement alongside botanical prints and landscape miniatures. Avoid overcrowding – let Bourguignon's feathery cascade remain the focal point by keeping surrounding objects textural yet muted (think stone bookends or burlwood boxes). A strategic spotlight will enhance its theatrical depth, making every gilded highlight dance.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.































