Karl Ens, Volkstedt - Figure - Thrush - Porcelain

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Karl Ens Porzellanfabrik porcelain bird figurine from Volkstedt, Germany, in the Art Deco style, depicting a Thrush/Fieldfare, 26 cm high, 15 cm wide, 26 cm deep, weighing 2 kg, dating to 1970–1980, with hand-painted details and the blue windmill mark and model number 7574.

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A vintage Karl Ens porcelain bird figurine, often identified as a thrush, fieldfare. It is a handcrafted piece from Germany featuring hand-painted details and a distinct "mill" maker's mark on the base.
26cm high and depict birds in lifelike, active poses like singing.

The base markings confirm that this is an authentic Karl Ens Porzellanfabrik figurine from Volkstedt, Germany.
The blue underglaze mark depicts the iconic Karl Ens windmill (Windmühlenmarke), which has been the signature hallmark of the factory since the early 20th century.
Model Number 7574: This specific impressed number identifies the precise mold design for a Thrush / Fieldfare songbird (Wanderfalke or Krammetsvogel in German).
The smaller painted numbers (like the 61) are painter or decorator numbers, used by the factory to identify which artisan hand-painted the piece. Perfect condition for collection, as new.
Will be professional packaging and recorded delivery.

A vintage Karl Ens porcelain bird figurine, often identified as a thrush, fieldfare. It is a handcrafted piece from Germany featuring hand-painted details and a distinct "mill" maker's mark on the base.
26cm high and depict birds in lifelike, active poses like singing.

The base markings confirm that this is an authentic Karl Ens Porzellanfabrik figurine from Volkstedt, Germany.
The blue underglaze mark depicts the iconic Karl Ens windmill (Windmühlenmarke), which has been the signature hallmark of the factory since the early 20th century.
Model Number 7574: This specific impressed number identifies the precise mold design for a Thrush / Fieldfare songbird (Wanderfalke or Krammetsvogel in German).
The smaller painted numbers (like the 61) are painter or decorator numbers, used by the factory to identify which artisan hand-painted the piece. Perfect condition for collection, as new.
Will be professional packaging and recorded delivery.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Karl Ens, Volkstedt
Weight
2 kg
Number of objects
1
Style
Art Deco
Title
Thrush
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
26 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
26 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
96.3%
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