A vintage hand-painted porcelain parrot Probably Italian, mid 20th Century
14 May 2025
Description

Antique Porcelain Parrot. Unknown origin. Purchased at a high-end estate sale in Preston Hollow, Dallas TX. Great condition, glaze does show crackling all over. The piece is signed on the base by artist.

Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate 12.5" H x 8" W x 24" H

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 19 hours
By Delia
May 15, 14:35 UTC
Fair Market Value
$75 - $225 USD
Suggested Asking Price $300 USD
What does this mean?

Hi PayPay,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The signature on the inside looks like "Smousm", which neither makes much sense nor comes up with anything when I use that - or a combination of similar letters - into an online search.

These birds were often made in Italy - I've found similar examples catalogued as Italian but without maker information. Based on its size, this is comparable to ones that have brought prices ranging from $75-225 at auction.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage hand-painted porcelain parrot
Probably Italian, mid 20th Century
The naturalistically rendered parrot crouched on a branch with its beak open, highlighted with pink wing feathers. Signed indistinctly underneath the base.
Height: 12-1/2 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition; value assumes no breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer
$ 75-225*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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