A large Meissen figure of a parrot, late 19th century

the long-tailed bird modelled perched on a tall tree stump, clutching two cherries in its left claw, the rockwork base applied with leaves and with gilt highlights, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, incised H.43a, various impressed numerals

height 42.5 cm., 16 3/4 in.

Condition Report:
Overall in good decorative order and of impressive size. In further detail:
One wing with tips of blue feathers and tips of one green feather restored, with associated well-executed overpainting, other wing fine. Some areas of restoration and minor overpainting to several green and blue tail feathers at the lower half of the tail. On the base a few of the tips of the fern leaves are restored.