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Hi, thanks for checking out my auction. You are bidding on very rare and old Russian porcelain figurine of RUSSIAN URBAN MUSICIAN PLAYS BALALAIKA (famous Russian folk musical instrument) I think circa from 70-s of XIX century.

Beautiful bisque handpainted porcelain figurine of a RUSSIAN FOLK MUSICIAN dressed in old RUSSIAN citified style clothing. Made in famous Gardner porcelain factory.

Francis Gardner (w. 1746-1786), an English entrepreneur, established a porcelain factory in the village of Verbilki in the Moscow province at 1766. Under his direction, and later his son's and grandchildren's, the factory earned a reputation for producing high quality, finely made goods in the latest fashions. Now it is Dmitrovsky's porcelain factory.

Look at the pictures these will tell much more than my description

There are near 8 inches tall. Is in near excellent condition, any cracks or restoration only slight paint loss on a hat and boots.

All pictures are actual, you will receive what you see

Nice rare item for collector. Really remarkable present or a beautiful decor for your home

There is Gardner's porcelain factory logo and serial number 12 at the bottom

A pretty & useful addition to your collection. Nice item and present for porcelain-lovers and collectors

 If you have any question - email me

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