Sculpture, Goudvink, handbeschilderd - 9 cm - Porcelain

Harmonious set of five hand-painted porcelain songbirds, executed in an elegant mid-century modern style. The round, compact design and the soft color palette of blue and gray tones with warm salmon-pink chest accents are inspired by the European goldfinch and give the set a calm, timeless appearance.

Symbolism & meaning
In European and Northern European tradition, songbirds symbolize peace, harmony, and connection. The goldfinch, in particular, is associated with winter silence, homeliness, and protection. Through their rounded shapes and warm color accents, these birds embody comfort and togetherness — a house as a safe place.
The choice of a group of five enhances this symbolism: together, the birds form a balanced whole that represents family, connected lives, and peace within the interior. That is precisely why bird motifs have been used for generations on postcards, as a silent wish for warmth, peace, and closeness.

Style & execution
The figurines are fully rounded (360° finished) and display subtle hand-painted details in the feather structure, finished with a beautiful glossy glaze. Each piece has its own posture, while the set as a whole forms a calm and harmonious image — characteristic of high-quality decorative porcelain from the mid-20th century.

Year & origin
Dating: circa 1960–1975.
Origin: Central Europe (probably Germany or Czechoslovakia).

Materials & Techniques
Material: porcelain
Technique: hand-painted
Made in Hol
Equipped with an original opening at the bottom for venting and tension relief during the firing process, a common production technique in hand-shaped porcelain.

Dimensions & weight
Dimensions per bird: approx. 9 × 9 cm.
Height: approximately 8–9 cm.
Weight: approximately 65 grams each (approximately 325 grams total).

Condition
Very good vintage condition. No cracks, chips, or restorations. Some minimal, production-related imperfections in the glaze, consistent with hand-painted porcelain from this period. The opening at the bottom is original and not damaged.
Interior design advice
This set comes into its own in a classic, Scandinavian, or mid-century interior, on a sideboard, marble coffee table, or in a display cabinet. Due to their modest size and soft appearance, the birds are decoratively present without being dominant — ideal as a calm, meaningful accent.

Indicative value
As a complete set: approximately €85 – €110.