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Information About Rien Pooortvliet Gnome?

November 20, 2021

A gnome figurine.Hello - I found this gnome yesterday at a thrift store. I am having a difficult time finding any info on him. He is the gnome from the front of the Gnomes book. He is signed and in fantastic condition and signed. He is about 10 inches tall.

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My questions are
-Is this an original or replica?
-Based on your reply - what would you say he is worth?

I live in the United States.

Thank you for taking the time to read and reply.

The side view of a gnome figurine.
 
A marking on the bottom of a gnome.
 
A marking on the bottom of a gnome.
 
A marking on the bottom of a gnome.
 

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November 30, 20210 found this helpful
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Rien Poortvliet (1932-1995) a Dutch draftsman and artist, was the illustrator of "Gnomes" by Wil Huygen (1923-2009.) Klaus Wickl, a long-time friend, brought Rien's drawings to life in beautiful 3-dimensional figures.

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You can see what the original Klaus Wickl gnome figure issued by Enesco corp. in 1993: www.worthpoint.com/.../enesco-klaus-wickl-gnome-sigfried... This piece is Sigfried, #328170 and is 10" H. The name of the dwarf is Sigfried. And this one is 1993 Enesco Gnome By Klaus Wickl's name is "George" www.worthpoint.com/.../1993-enesco-gnome-klaus-wickl-george...
Another Signed Gnome by Klaus Wickl, but this is gnome Arthur the village story teller issued by Enesco corp. in 1994
www.worthpoint.com/.../artist-signed-klaus-wickl-gnome-133860309
www.worthpoint.com/.../search?query=KLAUS+WICKL+GNOME&categories...
ENESCO Klaus Wickl Gnome Figurines price is about $24-25 picclick.com/SIGNED-Ltd-Ed-Vintage-KLAUS-WICKL..., www.ebay.com/.../184359144754
Most likely nothing is written on the back of the base of your figurine. I don't think the price of your figurine is high.

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November 20, 20210 found this helpful

This Rien Poortvliet VTG 1988 PAPA GNOME 10" Figurine @ ebay is priced @ $99.85 for a starting bid. The signature appears to be different than the one you have though.

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www.ebay.com/.../144295046456?hash=item2198a7ad38...

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November 20, 20210 found this helpful

It seems to be genuine. This similar one is asking $39.99 on eBay. www.ebay.com/.../133591293817?hash=item1f1aa95f79...

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November 30, 20210 found this helpful

It is difficult to make out what is scratched on your figurine.
Maybe this is Rien Poortvliet Woodland Forest Gnome 10"
www.worthpoint.com/.../vtg-rien-poortvliet-woodland-forest...

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