Dwarf (one of three) 1755 - 1775

This porcelain figurine, titled “Dwarf (one of three),” was produced by the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory between 1755 and 1775. The figure is depicted in caricature, with exaggerated features and a playful pose. Made in Italy, this figurine is part of a set of three that represents the “Commedia dell’arte” (Italian comedy) characters. The artist used delicate strokes of color to capture the detail of the clothing and the humorous expression of the dwarf. This miniature figurine is a fine example of the craftsmanship of the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory, which is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.