A Pair of Lomonosov Ceramic Magpies
This lot comprises a pair of ceramic magpie figures attributed to the Lomonosov porcelain tradition. Each bird is modelled perched upon a textured white base, with the two figures set facing one another.
The birds are finished in black and white plumage with glossy blue highlights to the wings, long tapering tails and red beaks. One magpie is shown with its beak open, while the other is turned slightly to the side, giving the pair a lively, interactive stance. The glazed surfaces are smooth and reflective, and the naturalistic detailing of the feathers and claws is carefully rendered.
Condition and Collectability
The pair is offered as presented, and the glazed surfaces appear clean and bright in the lot images with no obvious chips or cracks visible. Condition has not been examined in person, so prospective buyers are encouraged to view the lot or request further details before bidding. Lomonosov porcelain is widely collected for its decorative bird subjects, and a well-presented matched pair of magpies is likely to appeal to collectors of European and Russian porcelain figurines and to those seeking distinctive ornaments for display.
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