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Blanc de Chine Bird Catchers Figurine #2

This is a figure of four putti using different methods for catching birds made by Nymphenburg in the early 20th century. The female putto up top is setting a trap in the tree, one male putto sitting on the base has a bird cage with a tiny bird inside of it, another has a big owl that is attached to a rock by a rope and the last putto has some feathers and a stick in her hands. Not sure what that is supposed to do. The center has a superb tree with some branches and leaves and the base has the look of the ground to it. A superbly modeled figure with a ton of detail to it that is much more visible since it was not painted. The figure is 8.75 inches tall and the base is about 5.25 inches in diameter. The piece is marked with the impressed shield mark on a rock by the foot of the putto with the feathers in her hand as well as another impressed shield mark underneath and the numbers 725 over 0 and Germany in green. The piece is in great condition with five leaves being chipped and one looks to have been restored. Displays superbly! Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $699
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