Rattan Vanity Stool Appraisal

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bisque 'Good Fortune' Children Figurines on Rattan Vanity Stool

This ensemble features a matching pair of large-scale Chinese ceramic figurines, commonly referred to as 'Good Fortune' or 'Prosperity' children, seated atop a decorative rattan and bamboo stool. The figurines are crafted from heavy porcelain with a matte bisque finish on the skin areas, providing a lifelike texture. They are dressed in ornate traditional Chinese robes featuring a high-gloss glazed finish with intricate floral and scroll patterns in deep burgundy, cream, and ochre tones. The figures represent a boy and a girl with characteristic black molded hair and delicately painted facial features, including rosy cheeks and expressive eyes. Each figure measures approximately 12 to 15 inches in height. The accompanying stool is a scroll-ended vanity seat constructed from faux-bamboo tortoiseshell-stained rattan frame with a woven cane top and a small lower storage shelf. Regarding condition, the figurines appear to be well-preserved with no immediate signs of large chips or structural cracks, though typical shelf wear on the unglazed bases is expected. The rattan stool shows a warm patina consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century manufacture; however, some light scuffing is visible along the curved edges and legs. The level of detail in the hand-painted textile patterns on the figures indicates a higher production quality, likely intended for the export market during the 1970s-1980s. The set as a whole exhibits a Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie aesthetic, blending traditional Asian iconography with mid-century decorative furniture styles.