each modeled in the form of a standing bird, the body enameled in white with gilt wire cloisons and stripes of black plumage, the rounded head turned to the side with the gilt-metal beak slightly open, the wings swept back and folded over the tail feathers, perched on a waisted pedestal supported by a with a domed foot, the pedestal enameled with colorful blossoms on a bright blue ground (2)

Collection of C. Ruxton (1904-1971) and Audrey B. (1903-2003) Love.
Christie's New York, 20th October 2004, lot 593.