Vintage Italian Cockatoo

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This is a charming vintage ceramic cockatoo figurine, full of personality and craftsmanship. Here’s a detailed description:

Item: Hand-Painted Ceramic … Read more This is a charming vintage ceramic cockatoo figurine, full of personality and craftsmanship. Here’s a detailed description:

Item: Hand-Painted Ceramic Cockatoo Figurine

Origin: Marked “Made in Italy” with the number “489” on the base

Description:
• Figure: A cockatoo or parrot perched upright on a textured, rocky base.
• Material: Glazed ceramic or porcelain.
• Coloring:
• Bird: The bird is primarily white with delicate feather detailing and a textured surface to simulate plumage.
• Beak: Bright yellow with some naturalistic shading.
• Eyes: Painted with attention to expression, giving the bird a curious, slightly whimsical look.
• Base: Multi-toned in earthy shades of ochre, brown, green, and a touch of mossy texture—mimicking a tree stump or rocky outcrop with foliage.

Markings & Condition:
• Base Marking: “489 MADE ITALY” handwritten in blue underglaze or paint, indicating likely mid-century Italian ceramic production.
• Bottom: Felt pads added to protect surfaces.
• Condition: good vintage condition with no visible cracks and minor chips that do not take away from the overall look

Style Notes:
• A classic piece likely from a Capodimonte-style or similar Italian ceramic tradition.
• Would fit beautifully into a maximalist, vintage eclectic, or Palm Beach Regency-style interior.
• Could be a statement shelf piece or even repurposed as a lamp base if desired. See less