Curious Hand-painted Blue Eyed Porcelain Bear antique egg basket each is signed (incised) jg

each is signed (incised) jg on the underside

I love the bright eyes and clasped hands of the four figures facing us

NY and this treatment cost $1 at the time

and satisfaction

and plain on the exterior

Curious Hand-painted Blue Eyed Porcelain Bear antique egg basket each is signed (incised) jgI've searched and not found another bear like this one, which I finally purchased after carrying it around with me on two separate visits to a local antique shop; it just would not let me walk away! Maybe it is because of those big blue eyes, which really seem to see deep into one's soul! I think it's also the gesture, which seems to suggest this bear's got something important to share if you'll just pay attention. Plus those pink cheeks, deep red