UNIQUE Porcelian figurine

I have another unique porcelain figurine of Ukrainian Peasant with Pipe.
The history of this piece is the following. It was made at Gardner porcelain factory in XIX century (by the way, Franz Gardner was a British banker who lived in Russia). Among other outstanding pieces the factory produced a set of figurines represented different nationalities inhabited Tsar's Russia (as well as some other countries) in their national costumes. The quality of porcelain was very high and special, its formular was kept in secret. One of the secrets was the formular of colors. Blue, green, and light blue color were exceptional. Only masters of this factory knew the process of creating them.
In early XX century the factory was sold to another owner and was renamed.
The porcelain of this factory is very expensive. The figurines of this set are super rare.
Just wanted to show you this piece. Look at his face, its quality........

 

Another beautiful figurine Natasha, thanks.

 

Very NICE!!