Lot 31: A Hand-Painted Pheasant Figurine on a Polished Base

A naturalistically modelled figurine of a male ring-necked pheasant, depicted in a standing posture with an open beak. The piece features detailed plumage, red facial wattles, and a white neck ring, all finished with hand-painted decoration and a matte surface. The figure is set upon a textured ground which is mounted to a stepped, oval polished plinth. A relief mark reading G.U. is present on the textured base near the bird’s foot. No maker’s names, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.
Height: 20cm – 22cm
Length: 30cm – 35cm.