
Vintage Porcelain Figurine of a Boy with a Fruit Basket
This is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine depicting a young male laborer or harvester. The figure stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall, crafted from high-fired ceramic with a glossy finish. The palette is composed of muted, naturalistic tones including soft cream for the skin and shirt, muted greyish-brown for the tattered trousers, and pastel greens at the grassy base. The boy is depicted barefoot, leaning against a tree stump, with one arm raised to stabilize a woven basket overflowing with clusters of grapes (rendered in pale yellow and lavender hues) upon his shoulder. The construction displays typical mid-20th-century mold-casting, with delicate facial features and somewhat elongated limbs characteristic of Lladro-style or mid-century European decorative ceramics. The base is circular with a gilded flourish on the front edge. Overall condition appears good with no visible chips or major cracks, though some light surface dust and minor wear to the gilding are present. This piece likely dates from the 1960s to 1980s and represents a rustic, pastoral aesthetic popular in interior decor during that era.
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Estimated Value
$45.00 - $85.00
Basic Information
Category
Decorative Arts - Ceramics and Porcelain
Appraised On
January 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $85.00
Item Description
This is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine depicting a young male laborer or harvester. The figure stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall, crafted from high-fired ceramic with a glossy finish. The palette is composed of muted, naturalistic tones including soft cream for the skin and shirt, muted greyish-brown for the tattered trousers, and pastel greens at the grassy base. The boy is depicted barefoot, leaning against a tree stump, with one arm raised to stabilize a woven basket overflowing with clusters of grapes (rendered in pale yellow and lavender hues) upon his shoulder. The construction displays typical mid-20th-century mold-casting, with delicate facial features and somewhat elongated limbs characteristic of Lladro-style or mid-century European decorative ceramics. The base is circular with a gilded flourish on the front edge. Overall condition appears good with no visible chips or major cracks, though some light surface dust and minor wear to the gilding are present. This piece likely dates from the 1960s to 1980s and represents a rustic, pastoral aesthetic popular in interior decor during that era.
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