Italian Ceramic Animal Appraisal

Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Duck Figurine

This is a vintage Italian ceramic figurine depicting a duck with its head raised. The duck is primarily rendered in muted, naturalistic tones; its body is a blend of creamy white and light brown or beige hues, creating a soft, feathered appearance. The long neck gracefully curves upwards, leading to a head with a distinctive bright yellow beak. The eyes are small and dark, adding to the lifelike quality. The duck stands on a white base, which is adorned with sculpted and painted elements resembling foliage or reeds in shades of light green and yellow, with some darker accents. The duck's webbed feet, visible on the base, are painted in a vibrant yellow with textured details indicating scales or webbing. The overall construction appears to be high-quality ceramic, likely porcelain or earthenware, with a glossy glaze finish. The hand-painted details suggest careful craftsmanship. There are no immediately visible signs of significant damage such as chips or cracks, and the glaze appears intact, indicating good preservation. The style suggests a mid-20th century European decorative piece. The item is noted as "Numbered 900/779," which could refer to a production or model number, indicating it was part of a series. The 'VTG' designation indicates vintage status, and the 'Hand Painted' and 'Italian Ceramic' labels point to its origin and artistic technique.