An antique Russian hand painted porcelain figurine by Gardner Factory. The figurine is made at a high level, naturally painted. The figurine depicts a peasant in a traditional costume sitting on a stump and making traditional shoes from bark bast. Circa: late 19th century. Marked with a red factory stamp, and numbered 4, an impressed stamp and a number. The famous Gardner factory was considered the best porcelain enterprise of the Russian Empire. Similar figurines depicting peasant life were very popular in the 19th century. Antique and Vintage Russian Porcelain Figurines, Figures, Statues, Statuettes, Home Decor, and Collectibles.