{"product_id":"antique-bisque-child-figurine-on-shell-form-base-with-natural-seashells-c-1890-1910","title":"Antique Bisque Child Figurine on Shell-Form Base with Natural Seashells c.1890–1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique bisque figurine depicts a young child seated upon a moulded shell-form base, one hand resting on the hip while the other appears to be holding a shell to his ear in order to “hear” the sea. The shell-themed composition is completed with several embedded natural seashells, giving the piece a delightful coastal character typical of decorative wares from the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough unmarked, the figurine was most likely produced in \u003cb\u003eEngland or Germany\u003c\/b\u003e around \u003cb\u003e1890–1910, \u003c\/b\u003emost likely for sale at English seaside vacation areas. Its modelled features, hand-painted facial details and unglazed bisque finish are characteristic of the decorative figures that adorned mantelpieces and seaside cottages during the turn of the twentieth century.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe child wears a white outfit accented with soft lavender detailing, while the face retains its original hand-painted features, including rosy cheeks, finely painted eyebrows and bright red lips. The moulded shell-form base is decorated with genuine seashells embedded into the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase: 2¼ inches by 2¾ inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. The bisque figure retains its original hand-painted decoration with light age-related wear and minor soiling consistent with its age. His nose demonstrates a circular brownish mark, but this is only noticeable upon extremely close examination. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery cute Victorian era seaside souvenir….nice display piece in the right setting….\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47814782189673,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Bisque-Boy-with-Shells.jpg?v=1784466462","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/antique-bisque-child-figurine-on-shell-form-base-with-natural-seashells-c-1890-1910","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}