Deer Plaque Appraisal

Century Brand Deer Family Wall Plaque

This item is a decorative wall plaque depicting a deer family in a natural setting, made by Century, likely referring to 'Century Manufacturing Co.'. The plaque is irregularly shaped, resembling a rustic, worn piece of wood with bark-like edges, and features a three-dimensional, relief carving. The scene includes a prominent buck with antlers on the right, two does, and two fawns, all rendered in shades of brown and tan, with white accents on their underbellies and tails. They are positioned in a forested landscape with several evergreen trees in varying shades of green, bare tree trunks, a dark tree stump with green foliage growing near its base, and rocks. The ground is a golden-brown with visible wood grain texture, and the background depicts a blue sky or water. The colors are earthy and muted, typical of a forest scene, with greens, blues, browns, and grays. The plaque appears to be cast from a resin or composite material, then hand-painted to enhance the details and provide a sense of depth and realism. The construction suggests a molded item, given the uniform relief. Visible condition issues include some dust accumulation in the crevices and possibly slight fading or wear to the painted surface, particularly noticeable on the raised areas. There are no obvious chips, cracks, or repairs, though a detailed inspection would be required to confirm. The style suggests a mid-20th century to late 20th century decorative item, popular for cabin or lodge decor. The craftsmanship is decent for a mass-produced item, with attention to detail in the animal figures and foliage, and the 'century' marking confirms a known manufacturer of such decorative pieces.