Large hand painted ceramic parrot in the Mexican Talavera folk art tradition, covered in vivid floral and geometric motifs over a deep cobalt blue ground. Sculptural form includes an exceptionally long tail, dimensional feet and an attached metal hanging chain.
Details
- Type: Hanging ceramic parrot sculpture
- Style: Mexican Talavera folk art
- Material: Glazed ceramic
- Decoration: Hand painted floral and geometric motifs
- Colors: Cobalt blue turquoise orange yellow green red and burgundy
- Form: Parrot or macaw with long tapered tail
- Length: Approximately 28 inches
- Width: Approximately 7 inches at widest point
- Hardware: Attached metal chain and hanging ring
- Finish: High gloss glaze
- Display: Hanging or decorative tabletop display
- Maker: Unidentified
- Markings: No maker signature visible in supplied photographs
Condition
Good preowned condition. Glossy glaze presents well with minor handmade variations and light surface wear. No major cracks or large losses are apparent in the photographs. Review close up photos for exact condition.
Collector Appeal
The unusually large 28 inch scale gives this considerably more presence than the common small Talavera hanging birds. Comparable Mexican ceramic parrots are specifically marketed as handmade and hand painted decorative folk art.
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