This porcelain sparrow figurine, produced by German manufacturer Goebel in the 1970s, embodies the hallmarks of mid-century modern decorative art. Its form displays careful attention to anatomical detail and proportion—the slender back transitions smoothly into a rounded head and breast, while precisely molded separations on the wings highlight the quality of the craftsmanship. The hand-painted color palette closely mimics natural bird plumage: cool greys on the head and tail contrast with warm beige and brown across the neck, back, and wings, accented with subtle ochres and light blue shading on the chest. A glossy glaze covers the entire surface, playing with light along the delicate feather edges and enhancing the figure’s dimensionality. The condition is excellent: there are no visible signs of wear, chipping, or fading, and the details remain crisp and vivid. This miniature work channels the gentle spirit of West German design at the turn of the 1960s and 70s: it carries a memory of suburban gardens, where sparrows appeared as often on the windowsill as they did in domestic displays. The painterly approach accentuates a natural, quietly observational view of the
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Height7 cm
Depth10 cm
Width6 cm
Dimension details
Width6 cm
Height7 cm
Depth10 cm
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