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Three Little Girls
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Type | Children |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | Numbered |
| Manufacturer | Conta & Boehme |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 9” x 7 ¼” x 9” |
This German porcelain inkstand by Conta Boehme features three little girls. They are dressed in period attire, gathered around a table adorned with a floral-patterned tablecloth. Their expressions and clothing details add a sweet, playful character to the inkstand.
The entire composition lifts off to reveal a concealed tray beneath. This tray houses an inkwell and a sander. The holders for the inkwell and sander feature a whimsical touch found in many Conta Boehme pieces: the face of a mustachioed man on the front.
Sold for $403 in April 2025
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