Boehm Limited Edition Porcelain Figurines - Pair of Hooded Mergansers Waterfowl

Boehm Limited Edition Porcelain Figurines Pair of Hooded Mergansers Waterfowl Made in USA #496 Vintage item. Rare & Collectible. In excellent condition. Boehm Limited Edition Porcelain Figurines â Pair of Hooded Mergansers (Waterfowl) Overview This exquisite porcelain set by Boehm Porcelain Studios showcases a pair of Hooded Mergansers , one of North Americaâs most distinctive and elegant waterfowl species. Captured in remarkable detail, the figurines portray the male and female mergansers in lifelike postures with intricately painted plumage and naturalistic water habitat elements. Design & Craftsmanship Maker : Boehm Porcelain (Trenton, New Jersey, USA) Subject : Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus), renowned for the maleâs fan-shaped crest and striking black-and-white head markings. Edition : Limited Edition, individually numbered and issued in restricted quantities to preserve exclusivity. Material : High-quality American porcelain, hand-sculpted and hand-painted by master artisans. Finish : Gloss and matte porcelain finishes are combined to highlight the birdsâ textured plumage, reflective water surface, and habitat details. Dimensions Height: Approx. 7â9 inches Width: Approx. 10â12 inches Weight: Substantial, due to solid porcelain construction. Collectibility & Value Boehm is celebrated worldwide for its museum-quality wildlife sculptures, many displayed in renowned institutions such as the White House, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Buckingham Palace . This Pair of Hooded Mergansers is a retired limited edition , making it highly desirable among collectors of fine wildlife and ornithological art. Value is highest when the pair retains the original backstamp, edition number, certificate of authenticity, and original box .