Featured Unknown Woman Carrying Firewood Figurine

Anyone any idea on the age or maker of this figure? Thanks a lot

 

Nice, Jessica.
I think she is holding firewood. Looking at her dress she could be French.

 

I believe you're right regarding the firewood rather than straw, I've changed the title.

You could well also be right about it being French, I was thinking similar.

Thanks.

 

She needs a good wash.
Warm sudsy water, not hot. Soft toothbrush for the crevices.
She will look so much better, particularly if you are going to sell her.

 

I might give her a little wash tomorrow if I have the time.

 

Welcome to the forum Jessica I just wanted to say your photos are fabulous!

 

Thanks.

I have found a couple of other pieces which may, or may not, have been inspiration for the figurine:
http://www.artvalue.com/auctionresu...an-porteuse-de-fagots-a-woman-car-1792140.htm
http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2011/appel-am1100/lot.1579.html#

Doesn't really tell me much about my figure though.

 

I've cleaned her up best I can.

 

She definitely looks a heck of a lot better.
She looks very pretty now.