Lot Essay
Cf. Dr. K. Berling, (ed.), Meissen China, An Illustrated History, Table 4, no. 41 and also K. Butler, op. cit., no. 307 for examples of circa 1735-1737
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A PAIR OF MEISSEN MODELS OF COCKATOOS after original models by J. J. Kändler, their white plumage enriched in vivid tones of red and yellow shading to orange and lemon, one with its wings gently outspread, the other with wings closed, perched on stump supports moulded with grassy projections and enriched in gilding, blue crossed swords marks, Pressnummern 43, incised 57.a, painted numbers 21, circa 1890
9¾in. and 8½in. (25cm. and 21.5cm.) high (2)
9¾in. and 8½in. (25cm. and 21.5cm.) high (2)