A Gardner Porcelain Factory Porcelain Figure: Water Carrier (Vodonoska) Gardner Porcelain Factory, Verbilki, 1816-1820 10 x 8-1/2 x 3-1/4 inches (25.4 x 21.6 x 8.3 cm) These two figures, after the model by Stepan Stepanovich Pimenov (Russian, 1784-1833), are among the most beloved from the Gardner factory. The water carriers, were produced in a variety of polychrome designs as well as in bisque heightened with gilding. Property from the Nelkin Collection HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

An area of overpaint to proper left's underarm; visible from reverse. Possible production related adhesive residue under proper left hand's index finger. One small flake to base's reverse. Small dents to jars, and minor rubbing to gilt on headdress. Examined under UV light.
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