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Superb Carved and Painted Swedish Folk Art Parrot
Ref: 2440
Green ceramic parrots are a familiar sight and many were made in China in the 19th century and the sight of these may have inspired this Swedish folk artist to carve this superb one off piece.
It's large, has a great look, with free painted colour and has acquired a rich patina through age, is heavy and solid, the carved trunk/stand has a door and the inside it's hollow - you would guess for tobacco but perhaps just for keepsakes.
One to keep! Purchased recently in Sweden.
Sweden 18th or 19th cent.
H: 25cm (9.8in)
W: 16cm (6.3in)
D: 8cm (3.1in)
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