NEVERS. An earthenware ridge pigeon on an oval base with polychrome decoration, the breast of which bears a blue and orange flaming heart pierced by two crossed arrows and resting on two branches of laurel. Below, the date 1706. Orange and blue wings, yellow head and beak. Large green fillet at the base of the bird. Period attachment hole on the right side. (Very slight chips on the heel and under the tail). 18th century. Height 26.5 cm, 25 cm long. Provenance : - Former P.M. Sestié collection. Expert: Manuela Finaz de Villaine