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Mid-20th Century Glazed Ceramic Goose Figurine

White ceramic goose figurine with brown beak and feet, seated on a white paper surface. - view 1
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Estimated value

$15 - $45

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Era

Circa 1950-1970

Origin

🌍 International

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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MID-20TH CENTURY GLAZED CERAMIC GOOSE FIGURINE: IDENTIFICATION

A slip-cast ceramic figurine depicting a seated goose with a slightly open beak. The body is finished in a high-gloss white lead-based or feldspathic glaze, while the beak and webbed feet feature an iron-oxide brown wash. The molding shows stylized feathering on the wings and a cross-hatched texture on the feet. The flat, unglazed base reveals a coarse, greyish-white earthenware body with significant surface soiling and no visible factory marks.

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CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Staffordshire Pottery1840-1900

Echoes the 19th-century English tradition of affordable animal figures created for the working-class 'mantelpiece' market.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Mid-century 'Country Chic' domestic interior styling and collection

Meaning Through Time

1960s

A symbol of rustic domesticity and affordable home ornamentation.

PRODUCTION & FIRING

Produce in the mid-20th century, likely between 1950 and 1970, this type of slip-cast earthenware was a staple of Japanese and European export markets for domestic 'country-style' decor. The manufacturing logic centers on mass-market accessibility, utilizing multi-part plaster molds to create ...
Produce in the mid-20th century, likely between 1950 and 1970, this type of slip-cast earthenware was a staple of Japanese and European export markets for domestic 'country-style' decor. The manufacturing logic centers on mass-market accessibility, utilizing multi-part plaster molds to create hollow forms that were subsequently dip-glazed and kiln-fired in large batches.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 173 ceramics items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • Construction techniques align perfectly with mid-century mass production
  • Material degradation on the base is consistent with 50+ years of age
  • No indicators of modern high-fidelity reproduction
How does authenticity detection work?

CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT

Ceramics Historian & Kiln Specialist

Ceramics Expert

Identification is stable due to the clear manufacturing indicators (slip-casting, glaze type, and base wear), though the lack of a mark prevents a 0.90+ confidence level.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Slip-cast hollow construction visible through molding lines
  • 2Iron-oxide wash application on extremities is a standard industrial ceramic technique
  • 3Unglazed flat base typical of mid-century firing on batts or kiln shelves
  • 4Earthenware paste shows greyish tint common in non-refined utility clays

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •Lack of maker's mark limits specific factory attribution
  • •Substantial breakage on the foot significantly impacts secondary market value

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Examine the interior through the base hole (if present) to check for slip-thickness and internal kiln dust
  • →Clean the unglazed base with a soft brush to check for faint impressed numbers or 'Japan' stamps
  • →Perform a ring-test by tapping the neck to check for hairline cracks not visible to the eye

CONDITION & GRADE

Good (G-4)

Grading breakdown

Structural integrity is compromised by the large chip on the foot, though the glaze remains largely free of crazing or significant scratching.

Condition

Significant missing fragment on the left webbed foot and a visible chip on the rear tail feathers. The base shows heavy shelf wear and residual dirt accumulation consistent with long-term domestic display.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$15 - $45

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

Casual vintage decor enthusiasts and collectors of farm animal figurines.

What increases value

  • •Subject matter appeal for country-style kitchen decor
  • •Glossy glaze integrity on the main body

What lowers value

  • •Large break on the foot is a 'major fault' for serious collectors
  • •Unmarked status makes it a generic 'anonymous' piece

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Presence of a Goebel or Beswick factory mark
  • •Absence of structural chips and kiln-firing cracks
  • •Original foil export labels

Grade & condition

Chips, cracks, glaze crazing, and presence of factory marks.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandModerate liquidity
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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