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Karl Ens Fine Porcelain Polychrome Exotic Bird Sculpture of a Toucan

$1,850
£1,396.95
€1,609.83
CA$2,611.14
A$2,878.72
CHF 1,506.05
MX$35,316.53
NOK 18,958.22
SEK 17,728.93
DKK 12,022.27

About the Item

the intricately detailed toucan with its dramatic curved beak above a finely plumed body resting on a foliate branch; all in a colorful hand-painted and glazed finish; marked on underside with an underglaze green windmill indicating production dates 1919 - 1945; Karl Ens (the elder) began Triebner, Ens & Co. in 1860. In 1899, his son, also named Karl, founded his own company, Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens, in Volkstedt, Thuringia and quickly became known for producing high-quality porcelain, especially life-like animal figurines
  • Creator:
    Karl Ens (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1919-1945
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good condition with no chips or cracks; only minimal wear.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 55891stDibs: LU797046532612

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