Russian Biscuit Porcelain Figure of a Dancing Peasant Man
Probably Gardner Manufactory, Verbilki, late 19th century
Modeled dancing, wearing a grey tunic, red gloves and lapti, holding a blue cap above his head, on a circular naturalistic base, unmarked. Height 8 inches (20.3 cm).
A comparable model by the Gardner Manufactory is illustrated in Gardner: XVIII - XIX: Porcelain Plastic Arts from Private Collections & Moscow Museums (Moscow, 2002), p. 124.
Sold for $1,125
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Includes Buyer's Premium
Russian Biscuit Porcelain Figure of a Dancing Peasant Man
Probably Gardner Manufactory, Verbilki, late 19th century
Modeled dancing, wearing a grey tunic, red gloves and lapti, holding a blue cap above his head, on a circular naturalistic base, unmarked. Height 8 inches (20.3 cm).
A comparable model by the Gardner Manufactory is illustrated in Gardner: XVIII - XIX: Porcelain Plastic Arts from Private Collections & Moscow Museums (Moscow, 2002), p. 124.
In good condition; light surface wear; minor chip to edge of hat on one side.
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Auction: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art, Jan 30, 2019