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A PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A JESTER WITH CONFETTI, PIRKEN HAMMER, CZECHOSLOVAKIA, CIRCA 1930 - Porcelain figure modeled as a lively jester advancing in animated pose, leaning forward with outstretched arm, scattering confetti from his open palm. The figure wears a fitted white costume with green and gilt-edged trim, a ruffled collar, and green shoes with red pompons, a flowing two-toned cape in red and yellow draped dramatically over the back, and a stylized cap, the modeling emphasizing movement and theatrical gesture. The facial features are finely painted with a subtle smile and expressive eyes, characteristic of interwar figural design influenced by stage and carnival themes. The figure is raised on an oval base with a dark-edged underside. The reverse bears the green printed Pirken Hammer mark with crossed hammers, inscribed ”Czechoslovakia” and ”Kunst-Abteilung, ” consistent with export production of the late 1920s and early 1930s, and confirming manufacture by the Pirken Hammer porcelain factory. Dimensions: H: 9 1/2 in., (24.1 cm.) Conditions: Excellent, with no apparent chips or cracks. 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.