Figurine Planter Appraisal

Vintage Chubby Baby Figurine Planter

This item is a ceramic or plaster figurine, likely made to function as a planter or a decorative statue, depicting a chubby infant in a sitting position. The figure is predominantly colored in a matte light blue for the clothing, which appears to be a romper or similar one-piece outfit with an outer jacket or vest. The clothing design includes a white Peter Pan collar and three prominent white or beige oval dots on the right side of the chest, which mimic buttons. The skin tone of the baby is a peachy-beige, with a hint of blush on the cheeks. The hair is molded into neat, stylized brown waves. The facial features are painted, with brown eyes looking slightly to the side, black pupils, and thin, arched brown eyebrows. The lips are small, painted a rosy pink, suggesting a subtle smile. The physical characteristics indicate a production method leveraging a mold due to the uniform shape and smooth surfaces, typical of mass-produced decorative items from the mid to late 20th century. There are visible signs of wear, particularly chipping and abrasions on the blue painted surface, revealing a lighter color underneath, suggesting age and handling. The corners of the base and feet show the most evident wear. The overall construction appears solid and somewhat heavy, consistent with ceramic or plaster materials. There are no discernible maker's marks or signatures visible from the provided images. The style is reminiscent of vintage baby figurines or nursery decor, popular from the 1950s through the 1970s, often used as planters for small houseplants, especially ivy, or simply as decorative accents in a home.