Cockatoo/Parrot

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Posted by L.M. Garrett
5 years ago
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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
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Submitted by MarkBlemish

Here’s a bit about the mark https://www.theoldstuff.com/en/porcelain-marks/category/265-karl-ens-marks 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-Karl-Ens.Html Similar on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/KARL-ENS-PARROT-BIRD-FIGURE-COCKATOO/164483639241?hash=item264bfd27c9:g:wtIAAOSwTzpfneGc And https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Karl-Ens-Porcelain-Cockatoo-Figure-Bird-Parrot-Figurine/133430278999?hash=item1f11107b57:g:R4YAAOSw5Mle2hLp 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.

Submitted by Lovejoy

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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