Chinese Articulated Magot Sculpture, Meissen-style Porcelain, Ovington Bro's, 20th Century

Polychrome porcelain magot in the Meissen chinoiserie style (possibly Samson Manufactory), representing an Asian figure seated cross-legged, hands outstretched in front, in a garment richly embroidered with colorful flowers, head (and tongue) and hands movable, Ovington Bro's* (New York) mark inside, early 20th century. This magot is in good condition, good quality. It is very decorative. Signature inside. Note: micro-scratches and light wear of time, see photos. * In the mid-1800s, the Ovington brothers opened a shop on Fulton Street in New York and sold fine porcelain imported from famous European manufacturers such as Sèvres and Minton. In 1883, a fire destroyed the store and less than a year later, the brothers opened a six-story department store in Manhattan. The last of the three Ovington brothers died in 1909, and other family members took over the shop, continuing to sell fine china, bronzes, glassware, and other treasures. In the late 1920s, the shop's name was shortened to Ovingtons. Dimensions Height 15 cm Width 15.5 cm Depth 13.5 cm Reference: 500 912 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com