19th century, character mark to underside, perched atop naturalistic base, 13-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 5-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Note: A similar falcon sold at Christie's, Paris, 500 Ans : Arts Décoratifs Européens, April 17, 2012, Lot 119, for 3,750 euro. See: https://www.christies.com/lot/statue-de-faucon-en-gres-emaille-chine-5549147/?intObjectID=5549147&lid=1.
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
lacking top of proper right middle talon, some firing cracks and glaze voids, glue residue at base, otherwise good condition
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