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Cockatoo/Parrot

By L.M. Garrett, 31 October, 2020
Description

This big, colorful bird has been in my family for at least 70 years, yet I know very little about it. It was simply accepted and amused several generations of children. Of course, I shoulda, woulda, coulda asked my parents more about it before they passed away. I would appreciate any information about the big guy. Thanks.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
porcelain/ceramic
Distinguishing marks
Lots of colors
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
13.5in H; 6in W; 6in D
Date Period
prior to 1950
Weight
5+ pounds
History
Family legend has it that either my mother or her sister won this piece in a raffle during the great depression sometime in the 1930s. I cannot verify this in any way. I do know that it has been in my family since at least 1950.
Price
unk
For Sale?
No
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MarkBlemish

4 years 8 months ago

Re: Cockatoo/Parrot

Here’s a bit about the mark https://www.theoldstuff.com/en/porcelain-marks/category/265-karl-ens-ma…
Google Karl ENS cockatoo and you’ll find more. A similar one https://auctionet.com/en/997548-kakadu
One in green and yellow https://www.nouveaudecoarts.com/Birds-Animals/Crested-Cockatoo-From-Kar…
Similar on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/KARL-ENS-PARROT-BIRD-FIGURE-COCKATOO/164483639…
And https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Karl-Ens-Porcelain-Cockatoo-Figure-Bir…
I hope this is enough for you to find what you want. My opinion is it’s a very lovely bird and great that you can enjoy it.

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Lovejoy

4 years 7 months ago

Re: Cockatoo/Parrot

The values for Karl Ens parrots are all over the map currently, a pair that match of yours recently sold for over $2200.00, individuals for $90.00- 350.00 within this past year.

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