1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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Jan 2, 2016 - Jan 3, 2016
Collection of two porcelain figural sculptures comprising of a Royal Copenhagen (Swedish, founded 1775) pair of brown squirrels (#416), marked on bottom with manufacturer's mark in green with crown and "416" for pattern number; and a Vista Alegre (Portuguese, founded 1824) porcelain parrot on parcel gilt accented tree branch or stump with applied porcelain leaves, marked on bottom with "VA PORTUGAL" in green above "MADE IN PORTUGAL" in blue. Royal Copenhagen squirrels approximate height 7.5", width 7.75", depth 6.75". Visa Alegre parrot approximate height 9.25", width 4.75", depth 5.5". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Benno & Babette Rothschild, Columbus, Georgia.
Each examined under black light - no apparent repairs. Each with light and scattered surface scratches commensurate with general handling, also with grime or residue (may benefit from cleaning). Parrot with pitted firing imperfections to tail feathers and a few glaze imperfections throughout - none distracting. Squirrel base with glaze imperfection to underside of one foot. Overall, each with no apparent chips, fractures, or losses.