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THBA LOT OF THREE CHINESE SILVER AND ENAMEL BIRDS, 19TH CENTURY
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LiveFeb 15, 2026
A diverse assemblage of decorative objects from various periods and geographic origins. The group comprises metalwork, ceramics, glass, framed artworks, and other collectible items, selected for their craftsmanship and aesthetic quality. Helios Auctions info@heliosauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Comprising three finely worked Chinese silver bird figures, each modeled in animated naturalistic pose and richly decorated with polychrome enamel. The group includes a long-tailed bird standing on a shaped rectangular hardwood stand, its body covered in turquoise, cobalt blue, green, and white enamel scales with applied beadwork forming the crest and tail ornamentation, a second bird depicted mid-step on an oval hardwood base, rendered with cloisonne-style enameled plumage in iridescent blues, greens, and purples, and a third bird perched on a carved and stained wooden stump-form stand, its silver body chased with feather detail and highlighted with translucent and opaque enamels in green, blue, yellow, and red tones. Each figure demonstrates high-quality metalwork with carefully articulated wings, tails, and talons, reflecting Qing dynasty decorative traditions and the late 19th-century Chinese export fascination with brightly enameled figural silver objects. The birds are presented on fitted hardwood stands, likely original, enhancing their sculptural presence and visual balance.
H: 5 6/8 in., (14.6 cm.) L: 7 1/2 in., (19 cm.)
Condition
Generally good condition with enamel surfaces well-preserved.
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