Ceramic figurine of a girl holding a piglet
Estimated Value
$15-$45
A small hand-painted ceramic figurine depicting a young girl with blonde hair, red bows, a blue dress, and brown shoes, holding a pink piglet. The piece has a glossy glaze and soft pastel coloring typical of decorative mid-century figurines. The modeling is simple but charming, with delicate facial painting and modest detail in the clothing and animal form. It appears to be a decorative collectible rather than a high-end art porcelain piece.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1950s-1970s
Origin
Likely Japan or Europe (possibly German/Austrian or Japanese export ware); exact origin unknown
Material
Glazed porcelain or fine ceramic
Condition
Good overall condition with minor surface wear and small paint rubs visible on the base and lower areas; no obvious chips or cracks visible in the image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 4 to 5 inches tall
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - The piece appears period-appropriate and hand-painted, but no maker's mark or base stamp is visible in the image, so attribution is uncertain
Provenance
Likely produced as a mass-market decorative figurine for home display or souvenir/collectible use. Without a visible maker's mark, provenance cannot be determined with confidence.
Historical Significance
Figurines of children and animals were popular in mid-20th-century decorative ceramics, reflecting postwar domestic collecting trends and sentimental figurative design. While not historically rare, such pieces are representative of everyday collectible ceramics from the era.
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