Very rare “jardinière” singing bird by Bontems.
Made in Paris in the 4th quarter of the 19th century.
When activated with the hidden lever on the back, the lively bird sings his joyful tune while turning his head and moving the tail. It looks as if the bird is resting among the flowers. Within the known corpus of comparable examples, this bird can be regarded as particularly refined in both form and overall composition.
The mechanism is hidden in the porcelain base. Models like these were produced in very small numbers and are always unique. The pot is very colourful and extremely rare. Not many have survived until today.
Very rare “jardinière” singing bird by Bontems.
Made in Paris in the 4th quarter of the 19th century.
When activated with the hidden lever on the back, the lively bird sings his joyful tune while turning his head and moving the tail. It looks as if the bird is resting among the flowers. Within the known corpus of comparable examples, this bird can be regarded as particularly refined in both form and overall composition.
The mechanism is hidden in the porcelain base. Models like these were produced in very small numbers and are always unique. The pot is very colourful and extremely rare. Not many have survived until today.
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