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A RUSSIAN GARDNER PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP, DRUNK MAN WITH FAMILY, 19TH CEN. - A Russian porcelain figural grouping entitled ”Drunk Man With Family, ” produced by the Gardner Porcelain Factory in Verbilki, circa 1870s-1890s. The drunken man is depicted stumbling forward, a bottle in hand, his left foot missing its boot. His wife stands beside him, holding both the missing boot and their child. They stand on a round, naturalistic base, appearing as a dirt track running through a grassy field. The verso has the impressed Gardner mark, the red Gardner stamp, an impressed number ”5”, and the number ”118”. Verbilki, Russia, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 9 1/8 in., (23.2 cm.) Conditions: Excellent, with no apparent chips, cracks, or other damage. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.