Sadek Quail Appraisal

Pair of Andrea by Sadek Porcelain Quail Figurines

A vintage pair of decorative porcelain bird figurines, specifically depicting quails or partridges. These items exhibit a realistic sculptural style with molded feather textures and detailed hand-painted finishes. The color palette consists of earthy browns, burnt oranges, and muted greens, intended to mimic the natural camouflage of game birds. Each bird is perched atop a naturalistic base depicting foliage and red berries. The material is a heavy biscuits or glazed porcelain, characteristic of late 20th-century Japanese imports (likely Andrea by Sadek or a similar decor line from the 1970s-1980s). The craftsmanship shows good attention to detail in the anatomical proportions and the relief work of the feathers. Regarding condition, the pieces appear physically intact without major structural chips or cracks visible, though there is general surface dust and minor shelf wear consistent with age. One bird shows a small white mark near the eye which could be a manufacturing glaze skip or a minor surface scrape. The matte finish suggests they were designed as interior decor accents rather than functional pieces. These are typical of mid-to-late 20th-century Asian-manufactured porcelain intended for the Western giftware market.