Lot 275: A Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Figural Shell Vessels, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

A pair of hand-painted porcelain figural vessels, likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century, executed in a sentimental or Rococo Revival style. Each vessel features a young figure, a boy and a girl, seated atop a pastel pink and cream shell-form container with green ruffled edges. The figures exhibit bisque-like finishes for their skin tones, contrasting with glazed details on their clothing and the shell bodies. The boy is depicted holding a small pink object, while the girl’s arms are posed. No manufacturer markings or text are discernible.