Capodimonte Style Porcelain Figurine of a Boy Eating Watermelon

This is a detailed porcelain figurine depicting a young boy in a reclined, casual pose, intensely focused on eating a large slice of watermelon. The piece is characteristic of the Capodimonte style, known for its expressive realism and rustic subject matter. The boy is dressed in tattered, agrarian-style clothing, including a brown jacket with ragged hems and green cropped trousers. One foot is bare while the other wears a heavy, scuffed boot, adding to the 'street urchin' or pastoral theme popular in mid-20th-century Italian ceramics. The watermelon slice is rendered with bright greens, reds, and black seeds, providing a sharp color contrast to the muted earth tones of the boy's attire. The facial features are finely modeled, showing concentration and delight. The material appears to be a cold-cast or biscuit porcelain with a matte finish, typical of studios like King's or Tiziano Galli. The overall condition looks good from the top perspective, with subtle factory-applied 'dirt' weathering on the clothes and skin to enhance realism. There are no immediate signs of chips on the delicate fingers or the wide brim of the hat, which are common areas for damage in such works. Based on the style, this item likely dates back to the 1960s or 1970s.