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Girl in national costume
If a famous ceramist had a hand in making the porcelain figurine, then the price of the figurine increases a lot. This also did not pass by this "Girl in national costume" figurine, which author is Helena Crisone. This name is well known in the circles of lovers and collectors of porcelain.
We must pay tribute to the fact that the porcelain figurine "Girl in national Costume" by Helena Crisone differs from other similar works of other authors by its reliable accuracy of the dance movement, and excellent knowledge of the proportions of the human body.
And on top of all this, these figurines are a rarity, especially if these are in excellent condition.
On the back of the figurine, the manufacturer's stamp is clearly visible.
THE FIGURINE IS EXTREMELY RARE, IN THIS COLORED PATTERN IS KNOWN IN A SINGLE COPY. IS ABSENT IN MUSEUMS AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS.
Characteristics of the "Girl in national costume" figurine:
• Manufacturer: Riga Porcelain Factory of J. K. Essen;
• Model author: Helena Crisone;
• Title: Girl in national costume;
• A boy is depicted wrapped in a shawl over a sheepskin coat;
• Year of manufacture: approximately until 1940;
• Figurine height: 15 cm;
• Mass production;
• Material: porcelain;
• Quality: 1st grade;
• Hand-painted.
Description of the porcelain figurine "Girl in national costume":
The porcelain figurine depicts a girl in a characteristic pose of the Latvian national dance. Hands on the sides, the left leg is set aside, the head is slightly tilted to the left, and the girl seems to be embarrassed.
Some connoisseurs of porcelain miniatures claim that Helena captured the girl in the dance so accurately that when they peer closely at this figurine, they hear the dainas to which the peasant women of that time danced.
The girl's costume is drawn stylized, without reference to a certain dimension.
The miniature seems to show that all the clothes are made of linen, from which shawls and skirts were often made as summer festive vestments.
The skirt is linen, dark, and it is clear that, like in those days, the skirt is lined. The linen tunic shirt has a traditional cut and a bright ornament on the shoulder area.
Latvia's white wool shawl can be distinguished by its size and richly embroidered orange ornamentation.
Such figurines are appreciated by collectors all over the world for their realism, for the famous master, and the rarity of the figurine itself.
For those who want to preserve and increase their capital, this is an extremely profitable option for investing money.
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