Hand Painted Ceramic Barrel Organ Musician Figurine, Vintage Street Performer Sculpture, 1990s

Polychrome ceramic decorative figurine depicting a traditional street musician seated on a brick wall while operating a barrel organ.

Object History: Genre figures representing traditional professions and street performers experienced a revival in late 20th-century European decor. These pieces are inspired by costumbrist realism, capturing nostalgia for 19th and early 20th-century urban trades through details such as the bowler hat, vest, and mechanical instrument.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1990s.
- Technique: Molded and hand-painted ceramic.
- Height: 18.5 cm (7.28 inches).
- Base: 9.5 cm (3.74 inches).
- Weight: 380 g (0.84 lb).
- Material: Ceramic.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks, chips, or restorations. Features a manufacturer's gold mark on the base.

Value: This piece holds value for collectors of genre figurines and serves as a representative element of urban musical iconography for retro-style interior design projects.