Nuova Capodimonte Ceramic Figurine Pair - Young Harvest Children

This is a pair of vintage Italian ceramic figurines depicting a young girl and a young boy engaged in harvest activities. The figurines are crafted from a bisque-style porcelain or ceramic, featuring a matte, monochromatic cream-to-bisque finish with subtle tonal shading that emphasizes the sculptural details. The girl figurine stands on an ornate shell-like base accompanied by a small animal, likely a dog, and holds two baskets filled with flowers or fruit. The boy figurine is depicted in a more dynamic, leaning pose, carrying a heavy cluster of grapes. Both figures are mounted on square, dark-toned wooden plinths. A notable feature is the presence of an original scroll-shaped paper tag attached to the boy figurine, which reads 'CERAMICA ARTISTICA E PORCELLANA NUOVA CAPODIMONTE S.N.C.,' indicating their origin from the Naples region of Italy. The craftsmanship is indicative of mid-to-late 20th-century Italian decorative ceramics, showcasing delicate features like fine facial expressions and detailed textures on the baskets and grapes. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible dust accumulated in the crevices of the boy's grape cluster and sleeves, and the paper tag shows some yellowing and fraying at the edges. No significant chips or cracks are immediately visible, though the surface shows light age-related patina. These pieces are characteristic of the 'Nuova Capodimonte' style, which modernized traditional 18th-century forms into mid-century collectibles.