Teacup Figurine Appraisal

Elderly Woman with Teacup Figurine

This is a detailed ceramic or porcelain figurine depicting an elderly woman seated, holding a teacup and saucer. The figure is rendered with fine attention to facial features, showing a pleasant, mature expression, and grey hair pulled back into a bun. She is dressed in what appears to be a dark blue or black flowing dress or skirt that pools around her feet, and a lighter grey or patterned top with intricate ruffles or pleats around the collar and chest. Her hands are delicately posed around the small, white teacup and saucer she holds. The primary colors of the figurine are dark blue/black for the lower garment, grey for the top, and natural skin tones for the face and hands, with the teacup being white. The finish appears glossy on the dark lower portion of her attire, suggesting a well-glazed ceramic or porcelain. Her shoes are visible beneath the hem of her dress, rendered in dark tones. The base she sits upon is a warm, earthy terra-cotta or brown color, which provides a contrast to her dark attire and emphasizes the material from which she is formed. No overt condition issues such as chips, cracks, or significant wear are immediately apparent from the image, suggesting good preservation. The level of detail in the painting of her face and the folds of her clothing indicates quality craftsmanship. While no specific maker's marks or signatures are visible, the style is reminiscent of collectable ceramic figures often produced by well-known potteries, potentially dating from the mid-20th century onwards. The subject matter suggests a common domestic or elderly figure often found in British or European陶瓷 traditions.