Porcelain Figurine Boy Tying Shoe - Vintage Aquincum Hungary

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Width: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

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This porcelain figurine, often titled Boy…

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Width: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This porcelain figurine, often titled Boy Tying Shoe by Aquincum, Hungary, shows a young boy crouched down, intent on tying his shoe, modeled with gentle mid‑century lines and a glossy glaze. Palette is simple: warm brown hair, deep red vest, green cuffs, and a natural-toned shoe with incised laces. It measures 4.5 inches tall, 2.5 inches wide, and 4 inches long—an easy fit for a shelf. Made in 1970, it’s about 56 years old, solidly vintage and not something you see every day. Condition is Near Mint with bright glaze and crisp modeling, no chips or cracks, just light shelf rub to the base.

Aquincum of Hungary was a Budapest art‑porcelain maker known for expressive figurines that celebrate everyday life—children at play, animals, workers—done in a modern yet friendly style. Founded after World War II, the factory hit its stride in the 1950s–1970s, turning out hand‑finished, hand‑painted pieces fired to a hard, ringing body. Typical backstamps read Aquincum Budapest or Aquincum Hungary, often with a model or painter’s mark. Many 1960s–1970s runs were modest and aimed at export, so they surface less often than wares from larger Hungarian houses. Collectors value the warm themes and glossy glazes, with child studies like this among the favorites.