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Hummel-Like Figurines

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5 years ago
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Description

Purchased from an estate sale for an antique dealer who was selling the items of his shop. This pair includes a boy and girl sitting on oversized iron/metal chairs. They can be removed from the chairs and are in sitting positions. The boy has a red bandana around his neck, blue jacket, brown shorts and shoes, and is playing the accordion and looks to be singing as well. The girl is wearing a green hat with her hair showing on the forehead. She is carrying a basket with green and red flowers. She is holding a red flower with green leaves in her right hand and looks to be holding a red bandana, handkerchief in the other but I am not sure. She is wearing a brown top with a green collar, and multicolor skirt with striped socks and brown shoes.

Category Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium ceramic/porcelain
Distinguishing marks on the bottom it says "Made In Occupied Japan"
Condition Excellent
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Submitted by MarkBlemish

I didn’t find the exact same ones you have but from what I’ve seen online they tend to sell from $10 to $20 each. I don’t think the chairs were original to them. Here’s an interesting article about occupied Japan items sold in the U.S. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-06-22-9706220247-story.html

Submitted by awoodw1

Yeah I am having a difficult time finding the exacts but agreed with your post. I appreciate the response. Happy holidays. - A

Submitted by Lovejoy

As Mark has said, no great value. The Japanese made a number of knock off copies of popular figurines by European makers, including Meissen after World War Two. Most of them sell for under $30.00.
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