A Meissen figure of a parrot circa 1770

modelled by J. J. Kändler, painted in shades of yellow and green, his wings outstretched, on a rocky base, holding a cherry in its claw, crossed swords and dot mark in underglaze-blue

Christie's London, 7th July 1997, lot 351

In very good condition.Very minor scratches to enamels.
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This model is listed in Kändler's work records in June 1765 as follows: 'Vor Ihro des Herrn Administratoris Königl. Hoheit ein Modell zu einem Pappagoy fast von einer Ellen hoch Poußiret, es ist selbiges auf einen mit Felßen umgebenen Stock oder asth sietzend wie er schreyet mit etwas aus gebreiteten Flügeln aufs Natürlichste und Sauberste Vorgestellet, in seiner lincken Klauen hält er ein Kirsch ästlein mit Kirschen, und Blättern.' [For his Administrator Royal Highness (Franz Xaver Prince of Saxony and Poland), modelled a parrot, which is nearly one Elle high, it is sitting on a branch or on a stick, which is surrounded by rocks, as if he is screaming with slightly outstretched wings, presented in the most naturalistic and tidiest way, in his left claw he holds a cherry-branch with cherries and leaves.].