Details
Modelled perched on an oak tree-stump with a smaller bird in a hollow, the tree-stump applied with fungi and oak leaves
1612 in. (42 cm.) high
Literature
Another model of this type is illustrated by Horst Reber, Die Kurmainzische Porzellanmanufaktur Höchst, Munich, 1986, Vol. II, fig 17. An example of a different model of a jay perched on a tree-stump was sold Sotheby's, London, 23 November 1965, lot 65.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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