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Pair of Porcelain Parrots by Karl Ens.
Jane Short Antiques
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Jane Short Antiques

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Pair of Porcelain Parrots by Karl Ens.

1920 - 1940
Description

A good pair of porcelain parrots by Karl Ens (1867-1940)

They are in very good condition with no losses or chips.

Circa 1930.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone (07850937057...Jane)

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Karl Ens Porcelain Parrots to the 1930s.

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SA1232978
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A5256
Description
A good pair of porcelain parrots by Karl Ens (1867-1940)

They are in very good condition with no losses or chips.

Circa 1930.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone (07850937057...Jane)

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Karl Ens Porcelain Parrots to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232978
Dealers Internal Ref
A5256
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases.
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Archive I A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases.

Pair of Porcelain Parrots by Karl Ens.

Archive II A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View II
Archive III A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases. View IX
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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Jane Short Antiques
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A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases.
Pair of Porcelain Parrots by Karl Ens.
Ref: SA1232978
A pair of glazed porcelain parrot figurines featuring detailed green and brown feather moulding perched on off-white branch bases.
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The Karl Ens porcelain factory was established in Volkstedt, Thuringia, in 1894 and gained renown for producing naturalistic bird sculptures. Throughout the twentieth century, the manufactory specialized in high-quality glazed porcelain figurines depicting tropical and European avian species.

These figurines are moulded from hard-paste porcelain, painted using underglaze ceramic pigments, and coated with a high-gloss clear glaze before being fired at high temperatures to achieve a smooth, durable finish.

Authentic pieces typically bear the stamped or hand-painted Karl Ens factory mark on the unglazed base, often featuring a windmill logo, along with impressed four-digit model numbers denoting the specific avian design.

Display pairs together on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or sideboard top to act as naturalistic accents, surrounding them with books, framed art, or botanical elements to complement their organic forms.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean intricate feather details; avoid submerging pieces with unglazed bases in water or using abrasive chemical cleansers.
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