Vintage Ceramic Boy and Girl Couple Figurine

This item is a hand-painted ceramic figurine depicting a young boy and girl sitting together in a whimsical, romantic pose. The piece features a distinct folk-art or mid-century kitsch aesthetic, characterized by large, expressive eyes and stylized brown hair. The girl is seated on the left wearing a wide-brimmed cream hat, a pointed white collar, and a yellow-ruffled dress with a visible textured finish. The boy is on the right, dressed in a black top hat with a white band, a black tuxedo-style coat, and a polka-dot bowtie. Both figures show painted facial details including rosy cheeks, freckles, and small puckered lips. The material appears to be a glazed earthenware or porcelain with a glossy finish on the black and white sections, while the yellow dress and hats have a more matte, textured appearance. In terms of condition, there is several visible areas of paint loss and chipping, particularly along the hem of the girl's yellow dress and on the boy's shoes, revealing the white ceramic base underneath. Craquelure is visible in the glaze, suggesting an age likely between the 1960s and 1980s. No maker's mark is visible from this angle, but the piece shares stylistic similarities with Italian A. Santini or mid-century Japanese export ceramics. The overall craftsmanship is charming but mass-produced in nature, reflecting popular decorative styles of the late 20th century.