Vintage Goebel Hummel-Style Ceramic Christmas Figurine: Young Boy in Overalls with Santa Hat

This is a detailed ceramic earthenware figurine depicting a young boy in a festive holiday theme. The figurine is crafted in a style highly reminiscent of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel's designs, particularly those produced by Goebel. The boy is depicted with ginger or strawberry-blonde hair, cherubic rosy cheeks, and blue eyes looking slightly upward. He is dressed in dark green bib overalls over a dark red or maroon long-sleeved collared shirt. He wears a classic red and white Santa Claus-style stocking cap with a textured white faux-fur trim and pom-pom. The item appears to be approximately 5 to 6 inches in height, constructed of kiln-fired glazed ceramic. The gloss finish is highly reflective, indicating a well-preserved glazing. Notable craftsmanship is seen in the molded texture of the hat's trim and the gentle folds of the overalls. While no specific maker's mark is visible in use, the color palette and facial modeling are consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century decorative collectibles. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible crazing, chips, or cracks, though slight shelf wear on the base is expected for its age. The painting style shows varied tones in the skin and hair, suggesting a level of hand-painted detail rather than a simple mass-produced stamp.