Antique Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Bird Figurines
Located in Nottingham, GB
Pierced rocky outcrops supporting open-beaked raptors give this pair of blanc de Chine bird figures an arresting and animated presence. Each bird is sculpted in an alert, slightly gr...
Porcelain
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 originals The artist had free range regarding colours - resulting in this fantasti...
Porcelain
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 vivid coloration and are in very good conditions.
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H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.75 in
Retired Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Bird Figurine or Paperweight
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Tustin, CA
Very collectible, hand-made and hand-painted in England, retired Royal Crown Derby Fine bone china bird figurine or paperweight. The bird is richly decorated in rust, cobalt blue and...
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 swan figurines. They are unmarked and in very good condition.
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H 8.75 in W 7 in D 4.38 in
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 the 1930s.
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H 19.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
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. The smaller bird is 9.75”L x 6”W x 15.5”H.
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H 6.38 in W 2.8 in D 3.5 in
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 dating to the 1950s.
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.
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 chest feathers. Size: 9" H x 5" D x 3" W.
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H 32 in W 9.5 in D 8.75 in
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.
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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.
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.
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
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