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FRESH FISH VENDOR

Creator(s): Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (After) , M.S. Kuznetsov Factory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

An unglazed porcelain figurine of a fish seller wearing a black cap, pink blouse, dull orange coat trimmed in fur, grey mittens, blue fur trimmed pantaloons and leggings with yellow sabots. On his head is a brownish basket covered by a white cloth. Base of statuette is greyish.

Object name:
FRESH FISH VENDOR
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Novo-Khariatonovo, Russia
Date made:
ca. 1890-1917
Size:
20.3 cm (8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.195
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK impressed: 30, Gardner in Cyrillic (mark for 1830-1850s), St. George and the Dragon, stamp in red: Kuznetsov, with imperial eagle (see Saltykov #293 p.483 for 1889-1900's)
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973