Set of Four Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Bird Figurines with Carved Wood Stands

This is a collection of four decorative bird figurines, including an owl and three smaller songbirds, crafted using the traditional Chinese cloisonné technique. Each bird is constructed from a brass or copper base, featuring intricate wirework cells filled with vibrant polychrome enamels in shades of cobalt blue, turquoise, burgundy, and white, set against a shimmering gold-tone ground. Two of the birds, including the owl, are mounted on custom-carved dark wood pedestals designed to resemble natural tree stumps. The figurines exhibit fine craftsmanship with detailed floral motifs and feathered wing patterns. The owl stands approximately 3 to 4 inches tall including its base, while the songbirds are slightly smaller. The condition appears well-preserved with no immediate signs of significant enamel loss or pitting ('pitting' being common in older pieces), though a light surface patina is visible on the exposed metal wires. These pieces likely date from the mid-to-late 20th century, representing the Export period of Chinese decorative arts. The set displays high-quality hand-finishing, evidenced by the delicate scalloped patterns on the heads and the fluid scrolling of the floral vines across the bodies.