Porcelain Magpie Figurine

This is a detailed porcelain figurine of a bird, likely representing a Magpie or similar species, perched upon a textured rocky base with green foliage accents. The piece is constructed from matte-finished porcelain (bisque) or ceramic, featuring a naturalistic color palette of charcoal grey, creamy white, and yellow highlights around the neck and beak. Notable features include the open beak, suggesting the bird is in a calling pose, and delicately molded feather textures on the wings and tail. The craftsmanship exhibits realistic proportions and fine detail in the molding of the plumage and the glassy appearance of the black eyes. While specific maker's marks are not visible in this angle, the style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century bird figurines produced by manufacturers like Goebel or Boehm. The condition appears fair to good; however, there is visible dust accumulation in the crevices and a potential small chip or wear on the tip of the upper beak and tail feathers. The matte finish shows some age-related surface patina and slight scuffing consistent with display over time. This decorative piece exemplifies nature-inspired porcelain art typical of the 1950s to 1970s era.

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