Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN PORCELAIN DEAD SOULS GOGOL

RUSSIAN PORCELAIN DEAD SOULS GOGOL SOBAKEVICH FIGURINE - A glazed porcelain figurine depicting a character from Nikolai Gogol's renowned Russian novel ”Dead Souls, ” likely the imposing landowner Sobakevich. The figure is modeled standing with his hands clasped behind his back, wearing a dark brown tailcoat, a white waistcoat with a subtle gilded pocket watch chain accent, tan trousers, and a black cravat. The hand-painted facial features display a characteristic stern, heavy-set expression. The figure rests on an integral white circular base with a standard firing hole visible on the underside. Three modern felt pads are applied to the base, obscuring any potential factory marks or stamps. Russian porcelain, literary character, Gogol Dead Souls, Sobakevich, Soviet ceramics, vintage figurine, collectible porcelain, desk accessory. Dimensions H: 6 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Very good vintage condition. The porcelain retains a bright, glossy finish with no visible chips, cracks, or structural repairs. Minor surface wear and tiny manufacturing glaze skips are visible upon close inspection. The underside of the base is fitted with three modern felt pads which currently obscure the central resting surface.