Lot # 141 - Vintage Reading Statues - Ceramic Girl Bust & Resin Lying Boy Figurine

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 04-Nov-2026 7:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 11-Nov-2026 9:20:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

Highest bidder:

Laugh

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Description :

Vintage Child Reader Statues - Ceramic Girl Bust & Resin Lying Boy Figurine

Charming, whimsical lot of two vintage-style children reader figurines. Perfect for a library bookshelf, a sunroom display, or a protected patio space, these highly detailed pieces make a wonderful addition to any book lover's collection.

(1) Tan Girl Reading Bust

 • Material: Ceramic / Slip-cast earthenware

 • Details: Features a young girl in a textured knit bonnet or sun hat resting her chin on her hand while reading a stack of books.

 • Finish: Warm terracotta/tan earth-toned finish with an antiqued glaze highlighting the textures of her clothing.

(1) Lying Boy Reading Statue

 • Material: Lightweight Resin / Molded Polymer

 • Details: Depicts a classic "bookworm" boy lying on his stomach with his feet playfully kicked up behind him, deeply engrossed in his book.

 • Finish: Faux-stone slate-blue / weathered gray finish capturing highly intricate detail in the hair, denim dungarees, and book pages.

Both items are pre-owned with light vintage character and cosmetic surface wear consistent with age and display including chips and paint loss.

Girl Reading: 10.5"T x 6.5"W x 6.5"D

Boy Reading: 8.5"T x 19"L x 8"W

See pics for condition

Count: 2 items


Auction History

Highest bidder is Laugh

Date Bid User
04-Nov-2026 11:28:58 PM $5.00 Laugh

PAYMENT DETAILS

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