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A Pair of Meissen Hoopoe Birds, 19th Century
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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A Pair of Meissen Hoopoe Birds, 19th Century

19th century
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A pair of Meissen Hoopoe birds naturalistically modelled perched on leafy tree stumps after the models by J J Kandler with blue crossed sword marks, 19th century

Batch 71 61579 DLYKN

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Meissen Porcelain Hoopoe Figures to the 1890s.

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SA966319
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SKU00001596
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Description
A pair of Meissen Hoopoe birds naturalistically modelled perched on leafy tree stumps after the models by J J Kandler with blue crossed sword marks, 19th century

Batch 71 61579 DLYKN

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Meissen Porcelain Hoopoe Figures to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966319
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001596
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage.

A Pair of Meissen Hoopoe Birds, 19th Century

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage. View IX
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage.
A pair of Meissen Hoopoe birds, 19th century
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A pair of 19th-century Meissen hard-paste porcelain hoopoe bird figures with fan-like crests, perched on white tree stump bases decorated with green foliage.
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Meissen began producing realistic bird figures in the early eighteenth century under the direction of master sculptors like Johann Joachim Kandler. Inspired by royal menageries and scientific illustrations, these figures gained immense popularity across European courts and established a tradition of detailed ornithological ceramic modelling.

These figures were crafted using hard-paste porcelain, composed of kaolin and petuntse, which allowed for intricate detail and durability. The sculpted pieces were fired at high temperatures before being hand-painted using specialized enamel pigments and finished with a clear glaze.

Authentic pieces generally feature the factorys signature underglaze blue crossed swords mark on the underside. Look for impressed model numbers, incised painter marks, fine hand-painted details, and high-quality porcelain paste without rough seams or crude finishings.

A pair of decorative figures works well positioned symmetrically on a mantelpiece, floating shelf, or sideboard. They can also be integrated into a glass-front cabinet or paired with books and botanical prints to create a curated display.

Dust figures regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent dirt buildup in intricate crevices. Avoid immersion in water or the use of harsh chemical detergents, which can damage delicate enamels or destabilize old professional restorations.
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