A few examples of appraisal values for
MING BIRD

• FIVE LIFE-SIZED SONGBIRDSBy Peter
  FIVE LIFE-SIZED SONGBIRDSBy Peter Peltz of East Sandwich Massachusetts. All mounted to driftwood bases and signed on bottom. Includes phoebe purple finch Baltimore oriole robin and hermit thrush all with some damage. Together with a modern miniature decorated yellowlegs signed illegibly on underside of driftwood base.
• William Mozart McVey (American
  William Mozart McVey (American 1905-1995) Shore Bird. Bronze sculpture of a bird with long beak and twiggy legs artist's monogram below the wingtip. The sculpture is attached to a wood base.
• Kyu-Baik Hwang (Korean b. 1932)
  Kyu-Baik Hwang (Korean b. 1932) "Bird". Mezzotint in colors signed in pencil and dated '81 in the lower right margin titled in the lower center margin A.P. in the lower left margin the plate size 11-3/4" x 12-5/8" HMK blind stamp in the lower right corner unframed.
• William Mozart McVey (American
  William Mozart McVey (American 1905-1995) Shore Bird. Bronze sculpture of a bird with long beak and twiggy legs. The sculpture is attached to a wood base. Measures approx. 11-1/2"T at the highest point and 8-1/4"W x 4"D".
• Minton Flights of Fantasy Marua
  Minton Flights of Fantasy Marua Bird (Chip) and Tapu Bird Minton Shalimar Swan Squirrel Mouse Cockhen Cat Fox and Polar Bear (Chip to Polar Bear) (9)
• MEISSEN MINIATURE BIRDSMeissen
  MEISSEN MINIATURE BIRDSMeissen Miniature Birds
• BIRD PLATESterling
  BIRD PLATESterling
• MID-CENTURY POTTERY BIRD
  MID-CENTURY POTTERY BIRD Mid-Century pottery bird, incised 'WN' or 'NM', dated '1958' and inscribed 'To: Marietta', 12"h.
• FINELY CARVED CHINESE MING JADE
  FINELY CARVED CHINESE MING JADE BIRDFinely carved Chinese jade bird seated in the resting position. The recumbent bird is shown holding foliage with lovely pierced work. The carving style, material, and subject strongly suggest a Ming date. Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985. (Not including stand) Height: 1 1/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 28.06 grams. Condition: There are a couple of small chips along the leaves along the back of the bird. Light wear throughout. The number 333 is written in pen along the underside of the jade. Some dirt and dust collected in the recessed areas of the work. Light wear to the stand.
• *Marion Young (American 20th
  *Marion Young (American 20th century) Chasing Birds composite edition 343/350; inscribed M. Young and dated Height 22 3/4 inches.
• MEL WIKE (AMERICAN B. 1944), 'DRUNK
  MEL WIKE (AMERICAN B. 1944), 'DRUNK BIRD', CHALK ON PAPER, FRAME: 24 X 18 1/2 IN. (60.96 X 46.99 CM.)Mel Wike (American b. 1944), 'Drunk Bird', Chalk on Paper,, Dimensions: Frame: 24 x 18 1/2 in. (60.96 x 46.99 cm.)
• Mary Holden Bird (Scottish
  Mary Holden Bird (Scottish 1920-1978). A watercolour estuary view monogram signed. 49 x 32 cm.
• * A Meissen Model of a Bird
  * A Meissen Model of a Bird realistically modeled on a trunk form base having crossed swords in underglaze blue further incised 62. Height 20 1/4 inches.
• Minton porcelain birds plates
  Minton porcelain birds plates retailed by Tiffany & Co early 20th century each painted with nature scenes of birds and titled: Pleasant Snipe Lapwing Oyster Catcher Red Grouse Ptarmigan Teal Wild Duck; signed and marked on underside artist signed in recto J.E. Dean. Dia.9 1/2'' (9pcs) Provenance: Charleston South Carolina private collection.
• MITCHELL Clifford. Oil/Masonite
  MITCHELL Clifford. Oil/Masonite ''Birds Feeding.''Signed and dated 59 lower left. Signed and titled verso. Aldrich Award 1960 Silvermine Guild of Artists label verso. Clifford Mitchell African American b. 1925. From a storage warehouse. Dimensions: 32'' high x 22'' wide. Condition: Generally good dirty varnish.
• Weller Jap Birdimal mug with snow
  Weller Jap Birdimal mug with snow geese in flight. Marked only with a couple of impressed numbers. Mint. 5 3/4'' tall.
• 3 PC. GROUPING OF BIRD RELATED
  3 PC. GROUPING OF BIRD RELATED ART 3 PIECE GROUPING OF BIRD RELATED ART CONSISTING OF 2 BRONZE FIGURES OF A MEADOWLARK (7/250 C.1987) AND A HUMMINGBIRD (2/250 C.1986) BY ARTIST GARY RUSSINGER; ALONG WITH A PORCELAIN MODEL MARKED HEREFORD BONE CHINA NEW ZEALAND ARTIST CHRIS EDGHILL; TALLEST 10.5"H MEADOWLARK
• (LOT OF 5) BOEHM PORCELAIN BIRDS
  (LOT OF 5) BOEHM PORCELAIN BIRDS (lot of 5) Boehm porcelain birds, consisting of pair of Boehm porcelain limited edition studies of Mockingbirds, #459 G & S greatest 11.5"h; Black-capped Chickadee 438RR, 8.75"h and Yellow-throated Warbler 431, 9.5"h, together with Cybis Clemantis Vine with House Wren, 13.5"h
• A Meissen Porcelain Bird Figure
  A Meissen Porcelain Bird Figure 20th Century in the form of a parrot, bearing crossed swords in underglaze blue, numbered 2802 in iron red and with incised marks to the underside. Height 6 inches. Property from the Collection of Abby Thomas, Bristol, Indiana
• EDWARD MARSHALL BOEHM BIRD,
  EDWARD MARSHALL BOEHM BIRD, FLEDGLING MAGPIEEdward Marshall Boehm Studios Porcelain Figurine Bird, Fledgling Magpie #476 C, a black-brown bird standing on a tree stump. Boehm backstamp. Issued: 20th Century Dimensions: 5"L x 5"W x 6"H Manufacturer: Edward Marshall Boehm Country of Origin: USA Condition: Age related wear.
• Two Meissen figures of Chinese
  Two Meissen figures of Chinese ladies c.1935-45 each seated and wearing robes; one lady feeding a bird the other holding a dead bird crossed swords marks and incised model no's. E34 and E37 5.25in. - one a.f. Estimate ?200-300 Figure of lady feeding bird in good condition. Figure of lady holding dead bird - bird has been snapped off at the tail and her little finger has been messily re-glued otherwise in good condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?260
• Three Meissen bird figurines: two
  Three Meissen bird figurines: two parrots, one with orange wing tips, 6 in., [several restored leaves, lacking one], one with purple wing tips, 5-7/8 in., [one leaf chipped]; possibly rose-breasted grosbeak, blue crossed swords mark, unglazed base, 5 in.
• MIHAIL ALEKSANDROV
  MIHAIL ALEKSANDROV (1949-PRESENT): FIGURE WITH BIRDS1988; watercolor on paper, matted and framed under acrylic; signed and dated lower right; 11 x 16 1/4 inches sight; 20 x 25 inches frame Condition:
• CHINESE SCHOOL: BIRD AND MOTH
  CHINESE SCHOOL: BIRD AND MOTH Watercolor on paper 10 1/8 x 8 3/8 in. (sight).
• Midcentury Wood Bird.From an East
  Midcentury Wood Bird.From an East 75th Street NYC Apartment. Dimensions: 20.5'' wide x 12.5'' high.
• GEORGE HUEY RED BREASTED
  GEORGE HUEY RED BREASTED MERGANSER HENFriendship, Maine, circa 1910, flat bottom style with beveled edges, inset circular weight, carved eyes, Sotheby's sticker on base with collector's stamp, 6-1/2 x 18-3/4 x 5 in. Condition: plug at top of head visible, retouched line at neck as made, surface dirt and accretions, chips and losses to original paint, bill with several larger paint chips, dents and wear commensurate with age and use.
• Ed Gifford, American, 20th c,
  Ed Gifford, American, 20th c, w/c, bird perched on milkcan in snowy field, 14" x 10" Estimate $100-200
• NGUYEN VAN MINH (1930-2014) -
  NGUYEN VAN MINH (1930-2014) - WILLOW AND BIRDS Nguyen Van Minh (1930-2014) - Willow and Birds, gilt and polychrome lacquered on wood panel, signed on verso, panel (unframed) 23.75"h. x 15.75"w. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in the 1960s.
• Adrian Wong Shue (Jamaican/American
  Adrian Wong Shue (Jamaican/American 20th C.): ''Song Bird'' Serigraph site size 34'' x 46'' pencil signed lower right numbered lower left 128 of 300 Austin Studios Certificate of Authenticity verso custom frame and mat frame does have wear to the gilt 48'' x 62''.
• A collection of six Meissen
  A collection of six Meissen models of birds, circa 1990-95, modelled by Olaf Fieber, the comical birds dressed to represent different sports and professions, including a dentist, a golfer and a pirate, 5.7cm high, crossed sword marks/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
• ROBERT G. BIRD. "SETTING MOON
  ROBERT G. BIRD. "SETTING MOON OVER THE PRECIPICE," OIL ON MASONITE (American, 20th century). 1999, signed "RG Bird" lr, further information inscribed on verso, 9 x 12 in., framed.
• AFTER MA JIA TONG (Chinese
  AFTER MA JIA TONG (Chinese 1865-1937). BIRDS PERCHED ON PRUNUS TREE ink and color on paper scroll signed and sealed - 27 in. x 13 in.
• MICHELANGELO MEUCCI (1840-1890):
  MICHELANGELO MEUCCI (1840-1890): "GAME BIRD"1876 oil on panel signed and dated Provenance: with label from Philpot & Jackson, Florence 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches sight Condition:
• GOULD BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN
  GOULD BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN MALLARD LITHOGRAPHFramed hand-colored lithograph on paper, "Anas Boschas" (Mallard or Wild Duck), from John Gould's (English, 1804-1881) "Birds of Great Britain," after the original drawing by Joseph Wolf (German, 1820-1899), lithograph produced by Henry Constantine Richter (English, 1821-1902), printed by Walter, sight: 14"h, 20.5"w, overall: 27"h, 33.5"w, 14lbs
• Mildred Nungester Wolfe
  Mildred Nungester Wolfe (American/Mississippi 1912-2009) "Meadow with Birds" watercolor on paper signed lower right 12 3/4 in. x 16 in. attractively matted and framed.
• Malcolm Moran, American, 20th c,
  Malcolm Moran, American, 20th c, (3) bronze sculptures, humming bird, swan in pond signed on bottom of base and needs repair to one set of foliage and one single leaf, bird on branch, all on mineral base, tallest measures 10 1/2" tall Estimate $150-250