Vintage Mickey Mouse Bisque Figurine

This is a vintage, hand-painted bisque or ceramic figurine depicting the iconic Walt Disney character, Mickey Mouse. Standing approximately 4 to 5 inches tall, the figure shows Mickey in a stylized, non-traditional outfit consisting of a yellow button-down waistcoat with a red bow tie, teal-blue trousers, and yellow shoes. The construction is a molded ceramic with a matte finish typical of mid-century bisque imports, likely originating from Japan or Germany. The color palette utilizes bold, saturated primary and secondary tones applied via cold painting. Mickey is posed with one hand on his hip and the other pointing upward, a common playful stance for cartoon figurines of this era. Regarding condition, there is visible paint loss and scuffing, particularly on the red bow tie, the black on the ears, and edges of the base where the teal paint has thinned. The surface shows minor pitting and accumulated grime consistent with age and shelf-wear. There are no immediate signs of chips or structural cracks in the ceramic body, but the patina suggests a production date between the 1930s and 1950s. The craftsmanship is modest, with somewhat loosely applied paint lines typical of mass-produced collectible figurines from the pre-plastic era. This piece represents a transition period in Disney merchandising before strict global brand standardization was enforced.

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