This exquisite 19th-century Majolica porcelain sculpture depicts a nude girl in a boat. The stunning attention to detail and artistic craftsmanship are evident in every feature of this petite figurine, which measures 8 cm in height, 12.8 cm in width, and 9.8 cm in depth.
The subtlety of its half-tone colors brings an extraordinary level of realism to the girl''s body and face. Even the minutest details, such as individual eyelashes and eyebrows, are carefully drawn and can be appreciated fully under a strong magnifying glass.
The maker of this masterpiece is unclear, with an indistinguishable impression stamp on the bottom. Its style bears a likeness to Royal Worcester or Minton Majolica, with the pink base coloring leaning more towards Minton. However, it might also be the work of French artisans.
I have yet to come across a piece quite like this and would appreciate any assistance in attributing the figurine. Its condition is impeccable, with full preservation that suggest
...s it''s been kept under glass throughout its life. The vibrancy of the colors and the flawless gold plating on the oar are astounding.
This figurine would make a splendid gift for a genuine art connoisseur.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1002878
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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