Vintage Italian Terracotta Figurine — Seated and similar items

Hand-painted polychrome sculpture · Folk Art · circa mid?late 20th century A charming and expressive vintage Italian figurine depicting a cheerful peasant man seated on a rocky outcrop, warming himself by a small campfire. This is a beautifully detailed, hand-painted polychrome sculpture in the tradition of Italian folk and genre art ? likely produced in the mid-to-late 20th century by a regional artisan workshop in Italy. The figure is full of character: he wears a flat cap, a mauve-grey jacket over a red waistcoat, a white shirt, and blue trousers with dark leather boots. His face bears a wide, toothy grin with remarkably expressive wrinkled features, conveying warmth and rustic joviality. His hands are open and relaxed on his knees, as if enjoying a well-deserved rest. The composition is rich in narrative detail. Around the seated figure is a miniature scene including a small wooden barrel (botte), a ceramic jug (fiasco), scattered loaves of bread on a yellow cloth, and a pickaxe (piccone) leaning against the stone wall ? evoking the life of a countryside labourer or travelling worker. The base is oval, textured to resemble grass and earth, with an arched hollow underside typical of hand-cast Italian terracotta or composite resin pieces. Item details Type: Decorative figurine / sculpture Subject: Seated male peasant / rural labourer Material: Terracotta, hand-painted Style: Italian folk art / genre scene Period: Mid?late 20th century (est. 1960s?1990s) Base: Oval, hollow underside, natural terracotta finish Maker's mark: None visible (unsigned) Condition: Good used condition ? minor paint wear on hands and back consistent with age Condition notes The piece is in good overall condition for its age. There is light paint wear on the hands (fingers show some chipping and colour loss) and minor scuffs on the back of the jacket. A small paint loss is visible on the upper back. These are consistent with gentle age and handling, and do not detract from the overall display quality. No cracks or breaks observed. Please refer to all photographs carefully before purchasing. Postage packaging The item will be carefully bubble-wrapped and boxed with additional padding to ensure safe delivery. Tracked and insured postage recommended. Please contact me for international shipping enquiries (shipping cost not listed anywhere)