Lot 78:
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Enameled Bird Figurines
Description
A pair of stylized wading bird figurines, likely herons or cranes, rendered in a mid-century modern aesthetic. Each figure is constructed from mixed metal, featuring cast brass bodies and wings with a textured finish to suggest plumage. The long necks, heads, and slender legs are finished in a high-gloss black enamel. One bird is depicted in a standing upright posture with its head raised, while the second bird is posed in a preening or feeding position with a lowered neck and slightly spread wings. Both figures are mounted on circular brass bases decorated with a radiating sunburst pattern. The undersides of the bases show a hollow-cast construction. No maker’s marks, signatures, or country-of-origin labels are visible on the exterior or the bases.
Condition report:
The figures are in good structural condition with visible surface wear consistent with age and use. There are scattered chips and abrasions to the black enamel finish, notably on the legs of both birds (photo 1), the beak of the preening bird (photo 1), and the upper neck of the standing bird (photo 3), exposing the underlying metal. The brass components exhibit a natural aged patina with areas of minor tarnish and surface oxidation throughout the textured wings and bodies (photo 2). The circular bases show minor surface scuffing and shelf wear on the bottom edges (photo 2).
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