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Baranovka Porcelain Factory Bear Sculpture

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Description

A Russian porcelain figure of abear,Baranovka Porcelain Factory, circa 1825-1840. The bear
depicted on all fours on a realistically painted ground, with black overglaze factory mark ‘Baranowka.’
Dimensions: 4 in. H x 6 3/8 in. L (10.2 x 16.2 cm).
The Baranovka (or Baranówka) Porcelain Manufactory was founded in Volynia (then in Poland) by a Mikhail Mezer early in the 19th century; a rich vein of clay suitable for ceramic production had recently been discovered in the area, which offered access to markets to the East & West.Baranówka today is located in Ukraine & is known as Baranivka; the factory still exists & produces tablewares & well as decorative objects. For comparison, see Sotheby’s Olympia, 1 June 2006, lot 272.

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