For offer this week is a very rare, extremely hard to find Disney collectible figural Limoges porcelain box by Artoria. I have found none other during my research.
This figure is called Hyacinth (sometimes spelled Hiacinth) from the movie Fantasia. I have found Mickey Mouse figural boxes from Fantasia but not the ballerina hippo.
The bottom is marked Artoria Peint Main Limoges France DB No 44 Disney The Walt Disney Gallery. The figure of Hop Low mushroom is painted on the inside. Artoria is the sole studio licensed to create Limoges Disney characters (now retired) never to be produced again.Most Artoria boxes are part of Limited Editions. After a piece is retired the mold is destroyed making surviving pieces a part of Limoges history. The value for this adorable beauty will only increase in value. This highly collectible figure will make a wonderful Mother's Day gift. Just one small sliver type chip to a finger tip on the right hand that had been retouched in pink making it hard to see with the naked eye.
I used a magnifying glass and found it. The length across the bottom is 1 1/2" by approximately 3 1/4" tall. Nlarge the pictures for more clarity, they are a part of the description.
Photographs may have been taken with different backgrounds and with the flash on and off. Any bright or white spots were created by the camera flash or lighting, unless otherwise noted. The actual color of the item may be lighter or darker than pictured when received.
Item will be double boxed, bubble wrapped twice& packed with protective materials. Please leave feedback when the item is received. Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. The item "LTD ED RARE ARTORIA LIMOGES DISNEY FANTASIA HYACINTH BALLERINA HIPPO TRINKET BOX" is in sale since Sunday, May 07, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Limoges\Trinket Boxes".
The seller is "whispersfromyesteryear" and is located in Delray Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.