Franklin Mint - The Garden Bird Vase – Basil Ede –...

Magnificent fine porcelain collection vase, made in 1981 by Franklin Porcelain / Franklin Mint, after a design by the famous British animal artist Basil Ede, renowned for his remarkable representations of birds. Model: The Garden Bird Vase – Basil Ede – Limited Edition – 1981 This superb collectible piece depicts stunning hummingbirds in flight, moving among delicate fuchsia flowers in vibrant colors. It testifies to Basil Ede's exceptional talent for reproducing the beauty, finesse and movement of birds in their natural environment. The vase features an elegant slender silhouette in bright white porcelain, enhanced by a sumptuous polychrome decoration portraying several hummingbirds with iridescent green plumage, finely detailed wings, and a bright red throat. The birds are surrounded by magnificent red and pink fuchsia flowers, with delicately reproduced green foliage. The floral and animal compositions extend harmoniously across the different faces of the vase, offering a particularly refined decor from every angle. The neck is outlined with an elegant gold rim, adding an extra precious touch to this nature-inspired creation. This piece belongs to a limited Franklin Porcelain edition devoted to Basil Ede's avian art and the beauty of garden birds. The underside bears the original inscriptions: « FRANKLIN PORCELAIN – The Garden Bird Vase – by Basil Ede – LIMITED EDITION – FINE PORCELAIN – 1981 FRANKLIN PORCELAIN » The artist's signature is also reproduced under the base. Specifications: Manufacturer: Franklin Porcelain / The Franklin Mint Artist: Basil Ede Model: The Garden Bird Vase Year: 1981 Edition: Limited Type: Decorative collectible vase Material: Fine porcelain Decoration: Hummingbirds in flight among fuchsia flowers Colors: Glossy white, green, red, pink and natural tones Finish: Glazed ceramic porcelain with gold rim Markings: Franklin Porcelain, Basil Ede signature and 1981 date under the base Condition: Very good overall condition. Superb colors, glossy porcelain and animal and floral decors especially well preserved. Slight signs of use or age may be present, particularly under the base, in keeping with the age of this piece. Please examine carefully the many photographs, which are an integral part of the description and allow precise assessment of the vase's condition. Shipping: Very careful and secure shipment, with professional packing and tracked shipping. Happy bidding on Catawiki !!! ZélioCambra

Estimate:£76.14

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