A PAIR OF MEISSEN MODELS OF POPINJAYS
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A PAIR OF MEISSEN MODELS OF POPINJAYS

LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, IMPRESSED 115, INCISED 55. AND 56., RESECTIVELY, IRON-RED PAINTER'S 43, AFTER MODELS BY J.J. KÄNDLER

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A PAIR OF MEISSEN MODELS OF POPINJAYS
Late 19th/20th century, blue crossed swords marks, impressed 115, incised 55. and 56., resectively, iron-red painter's 43, after models by J.J. Kändler
Naturalistically coloured and modelled perched on tree-stumps enriched with gilt and green moss
10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm.) high (2)

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This model is also known as a green woodpecker.

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