GLau[Patek Moderator]
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Further to my reply to your other post and thinking more about your questions, key matters to consider in your decision would be:
Oct 12, 2017,03:59 AM
1 - although both are made with the champleve method, the Bird, similar to the Lion, has thinner and longer leaves which IMO are more challenging to make
2 - which Rousseau painting you wish to be associated with ? The Owl (as I mentioned in the other post of being a more interesting animal with its sharp eyes) is based on the painting "The Hungry Lion throws Itself on the Antelope", whereas the Bird is based on "The Dream". To me, "The Dream" has a more prominent position in the overall work of Rousseau, and
3 - the sunset in the Owl is really well done because the color gradation is excellent
Good luck with your decision and please share wrist shots !
Cheers,
Gordon