🪔 Rare Hungarian Porcelain Figurine Seated Peasant Man (32.5 cm) Hand-Painted

🔨 Auction Details

• Starting Bid: R6,000

• Bid Increments: R100

• Category: Porcelain & Collectibles Figurines European

• Location: South Africa

• Shipping: At cost to buyer, packaged securely

📜 Description

Up for auction is an exceptionally large Hungarian porcelain figurine depicting a seated peasant man peeling a potato with a knife a traditional scene from Hungarian rural life.

• Height: 32.5 cm (large format, display piece)

• Maker: Hungarian porcelain factory (Herend/Zsolnay school), hand-painted

• Markings: Blue crown stamp with decorators marks

• Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950s1970s)

• Material: Fine glazed porcelain

• Hand-Painted: Every detail individually finished

This piece captures the essence of folk traditions and daily life, with incredible character detail in the face, hands, and clothing. The larger size (over 30 cm) makes it a commanding collectors item rarely seen outside Europe.

📸 Condition

• Excellent display condition with strong glaze and color.

• No major cracks, chips, or losses.

• Minor age toning consistent with vintage porcelain.

• Please see detailed photos for close-ups of the hands and face.

💰 Value Note

Comparable Hungarian porcelain figurines of this size and subject regularly sell for R7,500 R11,000 in international markets.
This is an opportunity to secure a rare 32.5 cm collectors piece at a very fair opening price of R6,000.

Why Collect This Piece?

• Large size (32.5 cm): Most folk figurines are 2024 cm; this is a rare display size.

• Cultural subject matter: Hungarian peasant life is a highly collectible theme.

• Hand-painted craftsmanship: Each detail is unique, with lifelike shading.

• Investment potential: Herend and Zsolnay pieces continue to rise in collector demand.

Note to bidders: Please study the images carefully. Item is sold as described.

Add this rare 32.5 cm Hungarian porcelain figurine to your collection today a true statement piece of European folk artistry.