Pair of Blue and White Dutch-Style Porcelain Figurines

This item is a pair of small decorative figurines depicting young boys in traditional European rustic attire, likely inspired by mid-20th-century Dutch Delftware designs. The figurines are crafted from glazed porcelain featuring a classic blue-and-white color palette. Each figure stands on an oval, textured base. One boy is depicted with his hands in his pockets, leaning against a low stump, while the other is shown with a small dog sitting by his leg. The sculptural work is relatively simplistic, indicating mass production rather than artisan craftsmanship; however, the hand-painted blue accents provide individuality to each piece. The clothing includes wide-brimmed hats, jackets, and knickers. Regarding condition, they appear to be in good vintage shape with no visible major cracks or large chips, though some slight loss of glazing and minor pockmarks from the firing process are evident. There are no clearly visible maker's marks in the provided image, but these are typical of mid-century Japanese or European exports intended for the giftware market. The style is reminiscent of 'Blue Willow' or 'Delft' aesthetics, approximately dating from the 1940s to 1960s. The glaze has a high-gloss finish, and the blue pigment shows varied intensity, common in transfer-print or stencil-assisted hand painting of that era.