Christening Gift Figurine Appraisal

Baby Figurine with White Tulle Base

This is a small, hand-held figurine depicting a baby, likely made of resin or a similar polymer material, designed with a sweet and innocent aesthetic, typically found in 'new baby' or decorative souvenir contexts. The baby figure itself has a light peach or 'baby skin' tone, painted with rosy cheeks and a tiny red mouth. Its eyes are painted blue with black pupils, and it features a light orange or blonde hair color peeking out from under a striped hat. The hat is white with light blue stripes and a prominent light blue button or pom-pom on top. The baby is also adorned with a light blue collar or bib, outlined with white, and what appears to be a light blue diaper. It is holding a white baby bottle. The baby is seated on an elaborate base made of ruffled white tulle or organza, giving the appearance of a cloud or soft landing. The craftsmanship appears to be a mass-produced item, indicated by the typical style of painted facial features and the synthetic materials. There are no visible condition issues such as chips, cracks, or significant wear on the figurine itself, and the tulle base appears intact, though a slight compression of the ruffles is present. No specific manufacturer's marks are discernible from the provided images, suggesting it could be a generic decorative item or from a less prominent brand. This type of figurine likely dates from the late 20th century to early 21st century.