Chicken on Basket — Vista Alegre Porcelain, Hand-Painted

Charming porcelain sculptural figure from Vista Alegre, depicting a hen perched on a woven basket in relief. The lid, shaped like a bird, features highly expressive hand-painted polychromy, with emerald green, anthracite grey, and gold tones on the tail feathers, contrasting with the immaculate white of the basket adorned with gold trimmings.

The base bears the official mark VA — Vista Alegre Portugal and the handwritten inscription "Pintado à mão" (Hand-painted), attesting to the authenticity and craftsmanship of the piece. A collector's item with strong decorative appeal, falling within the segment of quality Portuguese figurative porcelain.

• Manufacture: Vista Alegre, Portugal
• Material: Porcelain
• Technique: Molded and hand-painted
• Mark: VA — Vista Alegre Portugal + inscription "Pintado à mão"
• Typology: Figure / Decorative Tureen
• Condition: Excellent