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Chinese Bird Figurines

Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20
By Copeland Spode
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A magnificent and eccentric bone china Chelsea Fantasy Bird by Copeland, Spode, inspired by Meissen
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Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Midcentury Italian Exotic Mottahedeh Bird Figurines, a Pair
By Mottahedeh
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of hand painted Italian porcelain exotic bird figurines by Mottahedeh. They have
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Glazed Famille Rose Porcelain Phoenix Birds as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese porcelain figurines of phoenix birds standing on a rocky outcrop. The pair are mounted on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Retired Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Bird Figurine or Paperweight
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Tustin, CA
bird figurine or paperweight. The bird is richly decorated in rust, cobalt blue and accented with 22k
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Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Chinese Export Style Swan Bird Figurines -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Great for gifting to yourself or someone else! This is a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Export Porcelain Goose Bird Figurine in Polychrome Enamels, Ca 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese Export porcelain Goose Bird decorated in polychrome enamels and dating to
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Style Pottery Coastal Beach Cranes / Birds Figurines, S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of two Chinese Export style coastal pottery cranes. They are in very good condition
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Two Chinese Export Porcelain Geese or Goose Bird Figurines in Poychrome Enamels
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This are two different Chinese export porcelain goose birds, decorated in polychrome enamels and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Birds of Paradise Figurines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brilliant turquoise color and fine attention to details with these eye catching vintage birds.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted Song Bird Porcelain Figurine on Tree Trunk
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage hand painted song bird bisque porcelain figurine on tree trunk. Brown bird with orange
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Bohemian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Meissen Porcelain Bird Model
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A Meissen porcelain bird model German, late 19th century Measures: height 15cm, width 15cm, depth 9cm This elegant miniature, of a ptarmigan or similar species of bird, is a sma...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Bird Model
Meissen Porcelain Bird Model
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinese Bird Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese bird figurines available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, all Chinese bird figurines available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Chinese bird figurines available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. neoclassical Chinese bird figurines are consistently popular styles. Capodimonte and Herend each produced beautiful Chinese bird figurines that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Bird Figurines?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,292, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $17,500 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Bird Figurines
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020

    Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height