Online Auction: Assorted Collectibles & Jewellery – Featuring Majolica Vase and Amber Pieces and furniture
Lot 346:
A Collection of Vintage Mid-Century Ceramic and Porcelain Figurines and Decorative Objects
Description
A diverse assortment of vintage glazed ceramic and porcelain decorative items, primarily featuring nursery rhyme, fairytale, and anthropomorphic themes. The collection includes a variety of small figurines such as gnomes in various poses, child figures reminiscent of the Goebel or Hummel style, and a Humpty Dumpty figure inscribed FAIRYLAND. Notable pieces include a black cat money box with a ribbon detail, a character-head salt shaker, a realistic bird figurine, a blue fish-themed vessel, and a small hand-painted dish decorated with fruit motifs. The items are of moulded construction with overglaze hand-painted details in a palette of primary and pastel colours. These pieces reflect the mid-20th-century kitsch aesthetic and were likely produced in Japan or Europe for the export market. Measurements range from approximately 3 cm to 15 cm in height.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally good vintage condition. There is minor surface wear, light scratches, and dust accumulation consistent with age and handling. Some pieces may exhibit small areas of paint loss or crazing to the glaze. No significant chips, cracks, or professional repairs are immediately apparent from visual inspection.
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