Lot 178:
Description
A collection of decorative ceramic, porcelain, and stone figurines and vessels. The assortment features three porcelain figurines by Goebel featuring the TMK-5 “Last Bee” mark, which comprises a blue “V” with a bee and “W. Germany” printed on the base. These include “School Boy” (incised 82/0), “Village Boy” (incised 51/0), and “Chimney Sweep”, each with a corresponding gold adhesive label. The lot also includes a large ceramic duck with a shaded brown and black glaze bearing a silver foil label reading “Trentham ART WARE MADE IN DEVON”, and a smaller yellow ceramic duckling marked with a “V” on the base.
Further notable pieces include a white ceramic hen marked “Farmyard Fun by Centaur Millicent © Artforum”, a “Jackass Penguin” from the “Feathers FRIENDS” series with a circular base label, and a green and brown glazed ceramic bowl with a black label reading “John Bordeaux Pottery made in the Isles of Scilly”. The collection is rounded out by a green carved stone figurine of a seated figure, two Satsuma style vases decorated with traditional motifs, a Russian Matryoshka doll, and a variety of animal figures in ceramic, glass, and stone, such as elephants, hippos, and dogs. A decorative thimble with a Star of David motif and several miniature glass ornaments are also included.
Condition report:
The items generally appear to be in good condition. The Trentham Art Ware duck has a partially peeling foil label on the underside (photo 8). The carved green stone figure shows natural surface irregularities and textures consistent with the material (photo 9). Minor shelf wear and age-related crazing are present on the bases of several ceramic pieces, consistent with age. No major chips or cracks are visible across the principal Goebel or art pottery examples from the angles provided.
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