12.5\" Vintage Maruyama Victorian-Style Gentleman & Lady Figurines Japan 1940s For Sale

An exquisite matching pair of vintage Japanese porcelain figurines by Maruyama, portraying an elegantly dressed gentleman and lady in elaborate European aristocratic attire.

Both figures feature beautifully sculpted costumes, delicate pastel coloring, intricate floral decorations, and abundant raised gold beading that highlights the elaborate clothing and accessories.

The gentleman wears a magnificent feathered tricorne-style hat, a pale yellow coat with lavender lapels, a blue waistcoat, and floral-decorated breeches. He holds a slender decorative staff while a white dove rests against his arm.

His companion wears a graceful pastel pink, blue, and pale yellow gown adorned with hand-painted floral motifs, decorative ribbons, and gold accents. Her oversized hat features a blue bow and pink flowers. A white dove appears in flight beside her as she delicately gathers her skirt.

Both figures stand upon ornate, naturalistic pedestal bases with sculpted foliage and scrolling details in earthy brown and green tones.

Design & Craftsmanship

• Detailed porcelain figures with delicately modeled facial features

• Soft pastel colors in yellow, pink, lavender, and blue

• Extensive raised gold beading and gilt highlights

• Hand-painted floral decoration on the clothing

• Elaborate historical European-inspired costumes and hats

• White doves incorporated into both compositions

• Matching decorative bases with sculpted naturalistic details

Origin & Markings

Marked \"Maruyama Japan\" on the underside, identifying the Japanese origin and Maruyama trade name.

The figurines reflect the Japanese export porcelain tradition of producing elaborate European-style decorative figures for Western figurine measures approximately:

• Height: 12.5 inches

• Length: 4 inches

• Depth: 4 inches

• Combined weight: 3.1 pre-owned condition. The photographs show the overall appearance, decorative details, and underside marking. Some age-related surface wear; one dove wing is missing. Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the delicate birds, hat ornaments, raised gold decoration, and other projecting elements.

  A Beautiful Matching Pair

  With their romantic imagery, elaborate costumes, and coordinated colors, these Maruyama figurines make an elegant display for collectors of Japanese porcelain, Victorian-style decorative art, and vintage romantic figurines. No box.

  Both figurines are included and will be carefully packaged for shipping.

  
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