Lot 520
  • 520

A porcelain figure, Popov Manufactory, Gorbunovo, 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • height 13cm, 5 1/4 in.
modelled as an old peasant man drinking from a barrel with a kovsh, with impressed factory mark

Condition

Some retouching around the hair and hands of the figure, as well as along the ribs of the barrel. The lid very slightly ill-fitting and mismatching in colour, possibly a replacement.
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