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Porcelain Figure of Apple Seller
Porcelain Figure of Apple Seller

Porcelain Figure of Apple Seller

Located in New York, NY

Porcelain figure of apple seller. Capodimonte porcelain figure of an apple seller with basket and scale.

Category

19th Century European Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group
Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group

Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group, depicting a lady and gentlemen seated having tea, in wonderful period clothing hand painted in stunning colours.

Category

Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Original Porcelain Figure of Mark, circa 1930s-1950s
Original Porcelain Figure of Mark, circa 1930s-1950s

Original Porcelain Figure of Mark, circa 1930s-1950s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Original porcelain figure with mark of professor E. Patterino, maker, circa 1930s-1950s.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Assembled Pmeair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Salts
Assembled Pmeair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Salts

Assembled Pmeair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Salts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An assembled Pmeair of Meissen Porcelain figural salts, German, 19th century. Underglazed blue crossed swords and incised 1231 and 711.

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19th Century Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of the Drunken Silenus
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of the Drunken Silenus

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of the Drunken Silenus

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A Meissen Porcelain figure group of the Drunken Silenus, late 19th century, after the model by F E Meyer, the slumped figure on the back of an ass supported by a bacchic attendant, a...

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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand-painted robe, with his head, hands, and tongue moving, German porcelain by Dresden.

Category

1890s German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Bohemian Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Musician
Bohemian Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Musician

Bohemian Royal Dux Porcelain Figure of a Musician

By Royal Dux

Located in London, GB

Bohemian Royal Dux porcelain figure of a musician Bohemian, late 19th Century Height 80cm, width 27cm, depth 27cm This charming porcelain figure depicts a Rococo style musician.

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

European Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure, Queen, Late 19th C
European Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure, Queen, Late 19th C

European Hand-Painted Porcelain Figure, Queen, Late 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

European hand-painted porcelain figure. Queen with crown, key and scepter.

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure, Noble Gentleman with Gold Watch
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure, Noble Gentleman with Gold Watch

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure, Noble Gentleman with Gold Watch

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen porcelain figure. A noble gentleman with a gold watch.

Category

Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman"
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman"

Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman"

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figure "Gentleman" Beautiful porcelain figure representing a man of the time, in white and blue with gold details with a bowl, was manufactured in a fa...

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19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus
18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus

By Derby

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus, spotted red lined drape on gilt scroll base, circa 1770

Category

Late 18th Century English Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman & Flowers C1850
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman & Flowers C1850

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman & Flowers C1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman & Flowers C1850 Measures - 13.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D This bisque porcelain figure represents a classical woman adorned wi...

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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman C1850
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman C1850

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman C1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman C1850 Measures - 15"h x 5"w x 4.75"d This bisque porcelain figure represents a classical woman, crafted in the neoc...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Berlin KPM Porcelain Figural Group Sculpture
Antique Berlin KPM Porcelain Figural Group Sculpture

Antique Berlin KPM Porcelain Figural Group Sculpture

By KPM Porcelain

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Berlin KPM Porcelain Figural Group Sculpture

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19th Century German Classical Roman Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel
Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel (1872-1907) This Meissen porcelain figure depicts a seated infant resting on a soft, white cushion.

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Enamel

French Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock
French Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock

French Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock French porcelain figural mantel clock beautifully decorated with flowers on a white ground, lattice work panel to the centre and standing on out...

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1880s French Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Swan, After a Model by Johann Joachim Kändler
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Swan, After a Model by Johann Joachim Kändler

Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Swan, After a Model by Johann Joachim Kändler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Swan This porcelain figure represents a swan modeled in a lifelike posture with its wings partially raised and neck gracefully arched.

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1920s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Style "Winter" Porcelain Figure After Meissen Friedrich Elias
Sevres Style "Winter" Porcelain Figure After Meissen Friedrich Elias

Sevres Style "Winter" Porcelain Figure After Meissen Friedrich Elias

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite porcelain figure, titled "Winter," is produced after with the influence of the artistry of Friedrich Elias Meyer (circa 1723–1785), a distinguished sculptor for the Me...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man
A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man

A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 20th Century Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man. A finely dressed couple engages in flirtatious courtship in this early 20th-century Meissen porcelain i...

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1910s German Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figure, Meissen, 19th Century
Porcelain Figure, Meissen, 19th Century

Porcelain Figure, Meissen, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Meissen porcelain figure of a faun with her child. The child is sitting on a small chair while his mother is offering him to drink from a horn.

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1880s German Baroque Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figural Tazza, circa 1820
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figural Tazza, circa 1820

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figural Tazza, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figural tazza, circa 1820.

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1820s Danish Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Thieme, Dresden Hand Painted & Gilded Porcelain Figure, Germany, C. 1910
Carl Thieme, Dresden Hand Painted & Gilded Porcelain Figure, Germany, C. 1910

Carl Thieme, Dresden Hand Painted & Gilded Porcelain Figure, Germany, C. 1910

By Carl Thieme

Located in Chatham, ON

CARL THIEME (Factory / Manufacturer) - Potschappel (Village / Location) - Antique Dresden hand painted, decorated and gilded porcelain figure of a courting gentleman in 18th century ...

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Early 20th Century German Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

WEDGWOOD & CO. - 'Paper Seller' - Antique Porcelain Figure - U.K. - Circa 1908
WEDGWOOD & CO. - 'Paper Seller' - Antique Porcelain Figure - U.K. - Circa 1908

WEDGWOOD & CO. - 'Paper Seller' - Antique Porcelain Figure - U.K. - Circa 1908

By Wedgwood & Co

Located in Chatham, ON

. - 'Paper Seller' - Antique hand painted porcelain figure - signed/stamp to the base - United Kingdom - circa 1908.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural & Ormolu Mounted Candelabras
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural & Ormolu Mounted Candelabras

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural & Ormolu Mounted Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural and Ormolu Mounted Candelabras with Raised 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Flowers.

Category

1760s Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Bronze

A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net
A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net

A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net. As one's gaze ascends, attention is drawn to the fisherman's head, crowned by a wonderfully crafted utilitarian s...

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1880s German Other Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Art Deco Porcelain Figure of a Woman on a Flower by Giovanni Ronzan
1940s Art Deco Porcelain Figure of a Woman on a Flower by Giovanni Ronzan

1940s Art Deco Porcelain Figure of a Woman on a Flower by Giovanni Ronzan

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A porcelain Figure in the center of a flower of a girl amazed at the sight of a small frog, titled "the flower" .

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Piedmontese Bagpiper'

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Piedmontese bagpiper. Modelled by J.J.

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1740s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Paris Porcelain Figural Baskets, circa 1840
Pair of Paris Porcelain Figural Baskets, circa 1840

Pair of Paris Porcelain Figural Baskets, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Paris porcelain figural baskets, circa 1840.

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1840s French Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid, L series the Love Series with Heart
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid, L series the Love Series with Heart

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid, L series the Love Series with Heart

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A charming and finely modeled antique Meissen porcelain figure from L series, it's a part of the Love Series which is done by Meissen factory depicting a winged Cupid poised in a gen...

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1880s German Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Gold

A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Turkish Dancer, c1765
A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Turkish Dancer, c1765

A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Turkish Dancer, c1765

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Turkish Dancer, c1765 Additional information: Date : c1765 Period : George III Marks : Unmarked.

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18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers on Sofa, After J.J. Kandler
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers on Sofa, After J.J. Kandler

Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers on Sofa, After J.J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers seated on a Sofa with a Pug Dog, After J.J.

Category

1860s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot
French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot

French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot

Located in Essex, MA

Nicely modeled standing on a tree trunk.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot
French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot

French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot

Located in Essex, MA

Standing on a tree trunk.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Figure C1880
Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Figure C1880

Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Figure C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Parian Ware Classical Bisque Porcelain Figure of A Seated Woman with Bird C1880 Measures- 8.5"H x 3.75"W x 4.25"D

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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Biscuit Porcelain Figure by G.Levy
19th Century French Biscuit Porcelain Figure by G.Levy

19th Century French Biscuit Porcelain Figure by G.Levy

By G. Lévy

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

19th Century French Biscuit Porcelain Figure by G. Levy Beautiful porcelain figure of two children sleeping in an armchair, with perfectly achieved details in which we can appreciate...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Karl Ens Vintage porcelain figure Parrot
Karl Ens Vintage porcelain figure Parrot

Karl Ens Vintage porcelain figure Parrot

By Karl Ens

Located in Uppsala , SE

A beautiful porcelain figure of a Parrot by Karl Ens, Volkstedt, Germany.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Decorated Porcelain Figure
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Decorated Porcelain Figure

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Decorated Porcelain Figure

Located in Houston, TX

Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese hand decorated porcelain figure. Beautifully hand decorated Chinese porcelain figure.

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

German Meissen porcelain figure of a cupid
German Meissen porcelain figure of a cupid

German Meissen porcelain figure of a cupid

Located in Queens, NY

German Meissen (late 19th Century) porcelain figure of a cupid wearing a gold crown and wrapped in a blue robe and having an owl by its side, standing on a 6-sided round gold dome (m...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Gold

19th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Of John Falstaff The Merry Wives Of Windsor
19th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Of John Falstaff The Merry Wives Of Windsor

19th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Of John Falstaff The Merry Wives Of Windsor

By Derby Porcelain

Located in Dublin, IE

A very elegant 19th century Derby porcelain figure of the actor James Quinn (1693-1766) in the character of John Falstaff in The Merry Wives Of Windsor.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of a Shepherdess and Soldier
Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of a Shepherdess and Soldier

Meissen Porcelain Figure Group of a Shepherdess and Soldier

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Meissen Porcelain figure group of a shepherdess and a soldier.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 .

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1740s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese kutani Porcelain figure and painting, 19th Century
Japanese kutani Porcelain figure and painting, 19th Century

Japanese kutani Porcelain figure and painting, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese kutani figure and painting. Porcelain figure of a kneeling monk or scholar.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Paper, Porcelain

Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps

Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps. Symbolic Wise Man and Quan Yin / Mother Figure

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Female Turkish Dancer, c1765
A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Female Turkish Dancer, c1765

A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Female Turkish Dancer, c1765

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Bow Porcelain Figure of a Female Turkish Dancer, c1765 Additional information: Date : c1765 Period : George III Marks : Unmarked Origin : Bow, London Colour : Polychrome with spar...

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18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Derby English Porcelain Figure of Children in a Garden
Antique Derby English Porcelain Figure of Children in a Garden

Antique Derby English Porcelain Figure of Children in a Garden

By Bow Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain, Derby

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English porcelain figurine. By the Derby Porcelain Works. With 3 children in a garden accompanied by a lamb and a cat. The boy is reclining against a tall fl...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock, Modeled by Paul Helmig
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock, Modeled by Paul Helmig

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock, Modeled by Paul Helmig

Located in New York, NY

Monumental & Rare Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock, Modeled by Paul Helmig (1859-1939) most probably made for Exposition Universalle The clock is formed as a monumental po...

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1870s German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid with a Cheese Press
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid with a Cheese Press

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid with a Cheese Press

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

19th Century Meissen porcelain figure modeled to show the young putti with a cheese press, sat on a naturalistic rocky outcrop raised on circular base.

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1860s English Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces
Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces

Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite pair of very large German porcelain figural centerpieces exemplifies the refined artistry and craftsmanship associated with the esteemed Meissen manufactory.

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Porcelain Figure of Maid
Vintage Italian Porcelain Figure of Maid

Vintage Italian Porcelain Figure of Maid

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A finely modeled mid-20th century Italian porcelain figural group by C. Gauci, depicting a seated maid in a charming and narrative domestic vignette.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Porcelain Figure

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Porcelain Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique porcelain figure available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and glass, every antique porcelain figure was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique porcelain figure you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique porcelain figure, designed in the Victorian, Rococo or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain and Royal Copenhagen each produced at least one beautiful antique porcelain figure that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Porcelain Figure?

Prices for an antique porcelain figure start at $275 and top out at $21,158 with the average selling for $790.
Questions About Antique Porcelain Figure
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify porcelain figures, search for any maker's marks, which are usually painted, stamped or incised into their bases. Snapping a photograph of the marking and then performing a reverse image search may lead to a quick identification. Otherwise, use trusted online resources to look up the marking and determine the maker. Then, you can review reference guides to learn the name, age and other characteristics of your figurine. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you. Shop a wide range of porcelain figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.