An auspicious bird in China, associated with good luck as well as faithfulness and perseverance, the rooster was also one of the most favored models in Chinese export porcelain. For a full discussion see W.R. Sargent, The Copeland Collection, pp. 141-5. The Tibor Collection was formed over decades, growing to encompass every category of Chinese export porcelain, from small, charming teawares to massive pairs of important jars. The collector had a deep appreciation for the magnificent porcelains made for New Spain as well as for the lifelike charm and elegance of Chinese porcelain figure and animal models.
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Each with overall minute nicks and a few little enamel flakes. One overall with touchups to his whole comb, the top of his head and his face. The other in nice condition.