A pair of Meissen-style large models of parrots. Late 19th century. Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Blue crossed arrows marks. With brightly coloured plumage, perched on low tree stumps  applied with trailing fruiting vines. the tallest 24½ in. (62.6 cm.) high (2). Estimate £6,500 - £7,500

A Meissen model of a parrot. Late 19th century. Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Blue crossed swords mark, incised a.43. Naturalistically modelled with brightly coloured plumage, wearing a gilt collar and holding cherries in its left claw, perched on a tree stump. 16¼ in. (41.2 cm.) high. Estimate £5,000 - £8,000

A pair of Meissen models of parrots. Late 19th century. Christie's Images Ltd 2012

 lue crossed swords marks, incised 59 and 59x, pressnummern77 and 34. Naturalistically modelled b with heads turned to the right and left, perched on low tree stumps. 8½ in. (21.6 cm.) high (2). Estimate £4,000 - £6,000

A Meissen white model of a parrot. 20th century. Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Blue crossed swords and cancellation mark, incised a.43. Naturalistically modelled with plumage heightened in gilt, perched on a high tree stump, with head turned to the left. 16 in. (40.6 cm.) high  Estimate £3,000 - £4,000

Christie's Interiors - Style & Spirit. 7 February 2012 London, South Kensington www.christies;com