CONTINENTAL CERAMIC MEN FIGURAL HUMIDORS, LOT OF THREE, each full-bodied and standing, comprising one example wearing a robe and reading the newspaper, one example with frowning expression and holding his right hand up, and one example appearing to be singing, having scars on right cheek, his left leg held at an odd angle, wearing a kepi-style hat with "R!" to top, and with sponge holder top. Marks to underside include impressed "JM", various numerals, and one hand-brushed "deponirt". Johann Maresch, Austria or Czechoslovakia; and others. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 8 7/8" HOA.
Literature: Parallels Horowitz - Figural Humidors, Mostly Victorian, figure reading newspaper p. 211, fig. 950.

From the collection of Allen Gurst, Delray Beach, FL.

Singing figure undamaged, except having some scattered glaze loss to bottom; figure with hand raised having a flake to bottom underside edge; figure reading newspaper having a chip to bottom of robe, head probably reattached, and moderate scattered glaze wear/losses.