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A Meissen model of a parrot, circa 1740-45, the decoration later
Lot Closed
November 9, 04:43 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property of a Collector
A Meissen model of a parrot, circa 1740-45, the decoration later
naturalistically modelled perched on a stump with predominantly green plumage with iron red wing tips and tail feathers, faint blue crossed swords marks
14cm. high
Sotheby's Scientific Research department used noninvasive XRF for this lot to screen the green enamel for chromium, which was detected.
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