SOVIET PORCELAIN FIGURINE RUSSIA PEASANT OLD From the early Soviet era, a wonderful porcelain figurine of a very nationalistic Russian peasant woman, made by the Kiev factory about 1950. I was told that she is called "the angry housewife".
Measures 9 5/8inches high.
She stands on a naturalistically modelled base.
Every inch a tough Russian Peasant. All handpainted. Fromt the bright red patterned scarf tied around her head, the wonderful Tartar facial features, Russian patterns on skirts, apron, jacket and heavy red boots. Fabulous modelling and hand painting.
A red pitcher / jug is placed upside down on a fence behind her.
Factory marks underneath.
MINT condition.
Manufacturer: SOVIET PORCELAIN FIGURINE RUSSIA PEASANT OLD  

ROYAL DOULTON HN 1493 THE POTTER CHARLES NOKE Royal Doulton HN 1493, the Potter, made in England since 1932 and retired 1992. Designed by Charles J Noke. <P><P> Measurements: 7" high. <P><P> An Arabic looking man, hood over his white headdress, heavilly cloaked sits crosslegged amidst a number of variously sized pots. He pears at a pot in one hand, one of his potting tools in the other. Each pot is mottled in different colours as are his clothes. He sits on a wonderfully coloured blue and purple fringed cloth on a base / platform.<P><P> Marks: the piece is fully marked underneath:The Royal Doulton lion atop a crown with the name Royal Doulton, made in England in green. "The Potter" as well as HN 1493 and artist's initials 'HW' handwritten in green.<P><P> Condition: excellent. No chips/cracks/damage of any sort.<P><P> 1998 book price was $650.
Manufacturer: ROYAL DOULTON HN 1493 THE POTTER CHARLES NOKE  

STAFFORDSHIRE / SPANISH TYPE FIGURINE Figurine of a lady. Origins and date uncertain, but reminiscent of Staffordshire type of work, with Spanish overtones. <P><P> Measurements: she is 9 7/8" tall. <P><P> Clearly Iberian type of lady with black hair and black-highlighted eyes, tight black bodice and black skirt under aprons. She wears a yellow cape, painted in a variety of tones and her white apron has trim in the same colour. It is also impressed with curling patterns and ties into a huge blue bow at the back. She holds a jug of the type used to carry wine or oil in the old days under one arm, while the other is placed on her hip. <br> ROund base with RICORDO DI CALABRIA handpainted on the front. <br> There is a printed MARK underneath - not entirely clear - see pictures. <P><P> Condition: very good. No chips/cracks/damage of any sort. <P><P>
 

19C CAPODIMONTE COPY OF MEISSEN SUMMER FIGURE 19th century immitation of one of the Meissen figurines of the seasons, made by Capodimonte in Germany. <P><P> Measures: 8 3/8"high. Base is 3" in diamter. <P><P> Beautiful figurine of a woman, representing summer. She is dressed to represent the Pagan symbolism of Summer, a large bundle of wheat under one arm, ears of corn forming a crown around her head. <br> She stands on a round base with moulded and gilded trim. <br> Very fine detail of feet, hands, hair and face and wonderful modelling of the figure and robes. <P><P> Marks:Blue underglaze N under a crown. <P><P> Condition: general condition is very good. There is a kiln crack where the bundle of wheat joins her body. This is original to the piece and a purist would not change it. After a careful search, I found that she has lost the inside thumb of her left hand - quite hidden by the pose. I could find no other damage. <P><P>
Manufacturer: 19C CAPODIMONTE COPY OF MEISSEN SUMMER FIGURE  

SAMSON MEISSEN COPY FIGURE OF BEGGAR CHILD Old Porcelain Figure of a child begging - one of the beggar children originally made by Kaendler in 1765. Samson, Paris, was famous for their excellent quality immitation of Meissen porcelain. <P><P> Measures:4 1/4" high. <P><P> Superb figurine of a child, dressed in Eastern clothes holding out one hand to beg. Fabulous handpainted floral details to tunic. Light purple head covering with gilded pattern and gilt highlights all over. Very fine detail to hair and facial features. <P><P> Marks: underglaze blue crossed swords in immitation of Meissen mark. <P><P> Condition: very good.
Manufacturer: SAMSON MEISSEN COPY FIGURE OF BEGGAR CHILD  

Antique German pottery Toby mug Here is a somewhat simplistic little, 19th Century Toby Mug, made in Germany.
He is 3 1/4" tall.
The Toby wears a purple coat over a yellow jacket. He holds a partly moulded and painted red pipe and glass in his hand. His face is also moulded and painted. There are no impressed or painted marks. If you look very carefully, there is minor crazing commensurate with the age. Condition is very good - no cracks or chips. Please contact me via ginton@flinet.com directly. If you want to see another 'photo of this item, click on the blue writing "another view".
Manufacturer: Antique German pottery Toby mug  

Pair antique French soft paste figurines Magnificent pair of old French soft paste figurines measure approx 10" and 10 1/4" respectively. Two cherub - faced young girls sit atop a small pillar. One represents INDUSTRY and the other IDLENESS. Strangely, the words are written in English, but the pieces were confirmed to be French by 2 experts. Each figurine is beautifully modelled. Around her head she has a garland of wild flowers. Loose fitting robes, fall of the shoulder of each young girl. The boddice is bordered by a turquoise ribbon or posy of flowers and the sleeves are similairly adorned with a turquoise ribbon. This matches the garland of flowers above the small base of each piece and the wreath in the hair of each girl. The cloth that Industry is working and the book that Idleness reads are left plain white, as is most of the rest of the figures. Details of hair and delicte flowers are very fine. THe pieces are in good condition. Since they are made of soft paste, some dirt has seeped into the clay, particularly around Idleness's knee. None of this is offensive, but adds to the charm of these beautiful people. There is quite a lot of crazing, clearly shown in the photos and some of the flowers on the base of Idleness seem to have been reglued. However, besides some very minor chips, everything else is in very good shape. The base of each piece is marked with her name:Idleness and Industry. Please contact me via ginton@flinet.com directly since we have had problems with the Antiques Alley form. If you want to see another 'photo of this item, click on the blue writing "another view".
Manufacturer: Pair antique French soft paste figurines