Lot 170
  • 170

Two Russian porcelain figures, Gardner Porcelain Manufactory, Verbilki, circa 1870s

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • height of larger figure 10 1/2 in., 26.8 cm
the first depicting a peasant girl holding an infant and a basket of flowers, the second depicting a peasant woman pausing from her work to feed her child, both with impressed factory marks and production numbers

Condition

both in overall good condition, the smaller with some inherent firing flaws around the child's head
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