Sculpture

Elegant polychrome ceramic group depicting two guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) perched on a broken tree trunk, resting on a naturalistic mound-shaped base with raised leaves. The larger bird, with cream-white plumage shaded with yellow, stands prominently in the foreground. Behind it is a second bird with dark brown plumage. The moulded modelling is detailed, with feathers rendered in relief. The faces are carefully hand-painted: an eye with a pale periocular ring and fine brushwork, and an orange casque and wattles. The piece has a thick, glossy glaze, with flowing and shaded effects in greens, yellows and browns, typical of polychrome ceramics in the “majolica” style. The group is mounted on a dark glazed wooden square base, set at a diamond angle. Height: 32.5 cm (including wooden base measuring 14 x 14 cm) Material: glazed ceramic [earthenware/majolica] Marks: no visible mark, stamp or signature Period: Late 19th century Origin: Europe

Estimate:£125.35

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