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Karl Ens Fine Porcelain Polychrome Exotic Bird Sculpture of a Toucan

Creator: Karl Ens
Offered by: epoca

Description
the intricately detailed toucan with its dramatic curved beak above a finely plumed body resting on a foliate branch; all in a colorful hand-painted and glazed finish; marked on underside with an underglaze green windmill indicating production dates 1919 - 1945; Karl Ens (the elder) began Triebner, Ens & Co. in 1860. In 1899, his son, also named Karl, founded his own company, Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens, in Volkstedt, Thuringia and quickly became known for producing high-quality porcelain, especially life-like animal figurines

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	glazed porcelain
Condition:	Good. good condition with no chips or cracks; only minimal wear
Creation Date:	1919-1945
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects
Dealer Reference #:	5589
Incollect Reference #:	823038

Dimensions

W.	11.5 in;	H.	12.5 in;	D.	6.5 in;
W.	29.21 cm;	H.	31.75 cm;	D.	16.51 cm;

Message from Seller:

epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories