Important Continental Meissen-Style Porcelain Parrot Bird Figurines, Early 20th Century — Pair

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An important and visually commanding pair of Continental porcelain parrot figurines, executed in the grand tradition of Meissen-inspired animal sculpture. … Read more An important and visually commanding pair of Continental porcelain parrot figurines, executed in the grand tradition of Meissen-inspired animal sculpture. Modeled with exceptional presence and scale, each parrot is finely sculpted with pronounced dimensional plumage and richly hand-painted in vibrant, layered enamels.

The birds are depicted perched on elaborate naturalistic bases adorned with fruiting branches, foliage, and scrolling gilt decoration — a compositional vocabulary closely associated with the finest European porcelain workshops of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The quality of modeling, confident coloration, and sculptural depth place this pair firmly within the Meissen tradition, reflecting the enduring influence of German and Continental porcelain houses renowned for their animal figures. The presence of vent holes, hand-applied decoration, and subtle variations between the two parrots confirm artisanal manufacture rather than later decorative reproductions.

Comparable parrot figures of similar type, scale, and execution — whether attributed to Meissen, Dresden, or other leading Continental makers — have achieved strong results at auction and in the decorative arts market, particularly when offered as a matched pair.

Highly decorative yet sculpturally substantial, these parrots are equally suited to a refined interior, collector’s cabinet, or statement display, embodying the theatrical elegance and craftsmanship that define early 20th-century Continental porcelain.

NB: Display stand/shelf shown in photographs is not included and is used for styling purposes only. See less