This attractive pair of vintage chalkware figurines captures a pastoral harvest theme: a young boy carrying a basket of fruit on his shoulder, and his companion holding a sheaf of wheat. With their soft, matte finish and classical styling, they make an evocative display on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or in a kitchen or dining space—perfect for farmhouse, French country, Mediterranean and eclectic interiors.
Era: 1950s (mid-century).
Attribution: commonly associated with ABCO / Alexander Backer Co. models and often described as after “Hip. Moreau” in the vintage market.
Provenance: from a traditional Portuguese solar (manor house).
Material: chalkware / plaster, hand-finished.
Measurements & weight
• Boy with fruit basket: W 8 cm | H 27 cm | 0.408 kg
• Boy with wheat: W 9 cm | H 29 cm | 0.456 kg
Condition
Vintage wear including small chips and surface scratches. Both pieces were previously broken at the base and have been restored and stabilised; repair lines may be visible on close inspection (please refer to photos).
