{"product_id":"stangl-bird","title":"Vintage Stangl #3449 Hand-Painted Carolina Parakeet Figurine, circa 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully expressive mid-century Carolina Parakeet bird sculpture by Stangl Pottery of Flemington, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified as Stangl model no. 3449, the now-extinct North American parakeet is modeled perched on a gnarled branch and feeding on a cocklebur. Its brilliant yellow and russet head is complemented by beautifully shaded jade, turquoise, blue, and moss-green plumage. Deeply molded feathering, a glossy hand-painted finish, and the bird’s inquisitive, downward-turned pose give this compact sculpture exceptional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form belongs to Stangl’s celebrated series of naturalistic American bird figures inspired by the work of John James Audubon. The underside bears the original oval “STANGL POTTERY BIRDS” backstamp. The model number and any decorator’s initials are presently obscured by remnants of old protective felt and adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive piece of American art pottery for an Audubon collection, library shelf, garden room, or colorful layered interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Stangl Pottery\u003cbr\u003eModel: Carolina Parakeet, no. 3449\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Flemington, New Jersey, USA\u003cbr\u003eDate: Circa 1940s–1950s\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted glazed ceramic pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with minor surface marks, glaze variations, and light age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e5.5\" Tall\u003cbr\u003e5.5\" Deep\u003cbr\u003e3\" Wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling ideas\u003cbr\u003ePair it with a framed Audubon print, natural-history books, and a brass picture light.\u003cbr\u003ePlace it among blue-and-white porcelain for an English-country or grandmillennial look.\u003cbr\u003eUse it on a walnut console with a brass candlestick for a more restrained mid-century setting.\u003cbr\u003eIts turquoise and citrus coloring works especially well with rattan, bamboo, tortoiseshell, and Palm Beach–style interiors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scout Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53084780200256,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/8385\/7216\/files\/StanglBird3.jpg?v=1788118208","url":"https:\/\/shopscoutstudios.com\/products\/stangl-bird","provider":"Scout Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}