14th Oct, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
  Lot 42
 

42

^ A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Birds, early 20th century, naturalistically modelled...

^ A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Birds, early 20th century, naturalistically modelled and painted perched on rocky outcrops, crossed swords marks in underglaze blue, 21cm high See illustration

Sold for £650
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

One with restoration and damage to the wing, damage to the claw and minor chip to base. Tip of beak missing and losses to the greenery on base. The other bird with various chips to the base, tip of beak missing, damage and losses to greenery on base as well as various chips to foot of base.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale, 14th Oct, 2017

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