Mennecy Model of a Parrot, after a Kang Hsi Chinese original
An extremely rare Mennecy Model of a Parrot, perched on a pierced mound, standing with wings tightly together and beak open as if calling, painted in tones of turquoise, iron red and manganese with detailed dark markings to differentiate feather types.
Circa 1735-40
Height: 7 ins. (18cms.) ins. (18cms.)
Item No. 1190