each modeled with a plump body enameled in gradients of ocher, celadon-green, brown, and pale yellow, the wings swept back towards the black-brown peaked tail feathers, the beak and sturdy legs in gilt-metal and the underside of the body with a pierced circular aperture, wood stands (4)

Collection of C. Ruxton (1904-1971) and Audrey B. (1903-2003) Love.
Christie's New York, 20th October 2004, lot 589.