Very Rare Pair of Bavarian Porcelain Figuries by Pirkenhammer,Early-20th Century

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3". Each is a porcelain figurine of a gentleman in caricature pose,on original matching porcelain base,one depicting an elderly bald gentleman who appears to be pondering a serious thought,while the other is a young man,kneeling,hands to heart in a beseeching pose. Impressed F.R. for Pirkenhammer Porcelain firm of Bavaria,who won Medaille d'Or for his works at the 1839 International Exposition in Vienna. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century,very rare and wonderful decorations for early dollhouse rooms.