Mary Engelbreit 'The Nurse' Porcelain Figurine

This is a collectible porcelain figurine based on the artwork of Mary Engelbreit, titled 'The Nurse.' The piece features a stylized nurse with vibrant orange/red hair, wearing a traditional white nurse's cap with a red cross, a white apron, and a blue-and-white striped dress. She is seated in a high-backed black rocking chair, cradling a swaddled infant wrapped in a purple floral-patterned blanket. A small black cat sits at her feet on the irregular cream-colored base. The figurine is mounted on a rectangular black wooden or resin plinth. The materials appear to be cast resin or glazed porcelain with hand-painted details. Characteristic of Engelbreit's whimsical 'Ann Estelle' style, the figures have simplified facial features with almond-shaped eyes. The craftsmanship shows clean lines and a matte to semi-gloss finish. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or paint loss. This style of collectible was popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often produced under license by companies like Enesco or the Mary Engelbreit Ink line, representing a high-quality giftware aesthetic with a distinctive folk-art influence.