How do I tell if a figurine is antique?

To tell if a figurine is antique, look on the base, bottom or back for maker's markings. You can cross-reference these marks with information published by trusted online resources to determine who made your piece. Then, you can conduct additional research to determine when the maker produced similar figurines. If your figurine is 100 or more years old, it is considered an antique. For assistance with dating, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide range of antique figurines on 1stDibs.

How do I spot an antique porcelain figurine?

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.

Antique Soldier Figurines

Wood Soldier

Italian Majolica 19th Century

Cast Iron Hessian Soldier Andirons

Soldier Etching

Pair Porcelain Statues

Porcelain Soldier

Chinese Gilt Wood Carving

Hand Painted Soldiers

3 Rare Antique A.J. Uffrecht & Co Germany Porcelain Soldier Figurines Dresden

$490Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 7.25 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

3 Rare Antique A.J. Uffrecht & Co Germany Porcelain Soldier Figurines Dresden

By Steingutfabrik J. Uffrecht & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of three hand painted German porcelain soldier figurines standing against pillars, likely by

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers

$375

H 1.5 in W 32 in D 5 in

Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers figurines. It depicts a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Salvator RosaFour Soldiers, one with Flag - Etching after Salvator Rosa - 18th Century, 18th Century

$760

H 9.97 in W 6.93 in D 0.04 in

Four Soldiers, one with Flag - Etching after Salvator Rosa - 18th Century

By Salvator Rosa

Located in Roma, IT

Rosa and it is from the series of capricci with soldiers, called Figurine. The first edition of the

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Etching

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Pair of Antique Chinese Terra Cotta Figures on Lucite Bases

Unavailable

H 21 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Terra Cotta Figures on Lucite Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Terra Cotta soldier burial figurines on lucite bases. These are two well-preserved figures

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Han Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Clay

Pair of Majolica dishes

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 12.5 in

Pair of Majolica dishes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Montelupo dishes with large figurines of mounted soldiers

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Soldier Figurines

Antique Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurines, Qing Dynasty

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H 4.75 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in

Antique Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurines, Qing Dynasty

Located in Chicago, IL

Lavishly pigmented and carved with intricate detail, these gilt figurines were originally

Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Wood

Salvator RosaSalvator Rosa, Soldier with the Shield of Medusa, Etching, Figurine Series, 17th

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H 5.71 in W 3.75 in

Salvator Rosa, Soldier with the Shield of Medusa, Etching, Figurine Series, 17th

By Salvator Rosa

Located in Firenze, IT

Original etching by Salvator Rosa (Naples 1615 – Rome 1673), from the celebrated Figurine series

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Engraving

Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurine, c. 1700

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H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurine, c. 1700

Located in Chicago, IL

Lavishly pigmented and carved with intricate detail, this gilt figurine was originally a decorative

Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Statues

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H 11.82 in Dm 5.12 in

Pair of 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Statues

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Firenze, IT

A fine pair of French hand painted Sèvres soldier figurines in perfect conditions, both with the

Category

19th Century French Antique Soldier Figurines

1800's Cast Iron Hand Painted Hessian Soldier Andirons

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H 17 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in

1800's Cast Iron Hand Painted Hessian Soldier Andirons

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare cast iron Hessian soldiers figurines andirons. Hand painted.

Category

19th Century American Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Iron

Royal Copenhagen over Glaze Figurine Soldier with Dog Tinderbox #1156

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H 7.09 in W 0.04 in L 7.09 in

Royal Copenhagen over Glaze Figurine Soldier with Dog Tinderbox #1156

By Royal Copenhagen, Christian Thomsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen over glaze figurine soldier with dog tinderbox #1156. Measures 18cm and is in good

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

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Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s

Sold|~~$680~~

H 3.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in

Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were...

Category

1930s German Folk Art Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Mercury Glass

Eight Capo di Monte Porcelain Figures of Military Personnel

$2,000

H 10 in Dm 3.5 in

Eight Capo di Monte Porcelain Figures of Military Personnel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Eight Capo di Monte Porcelain Figures of Military Personnel with factory markings. Including a figure of Josephine, each colorfully painted and titled. Height 10 in., Width 3.5 in. ...

Category

20th Century Antique Soldier Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Soldier Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique soldier figurines available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and porcelain, all antique soldier figurines available were constructed with great care. Antique soldier figurines have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique soldier figurines bearing Baroque or folk art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique soldier figurines over the years, but those made by Nymphenburg Porcelain, Scheibe and Steingutfabrik J. Uffrecht & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Soldier Figurines?

Antique soldier figurines can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,875, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $81,154.

Questions About Antique Soldier Figurines

How do I tell if a figurine is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To tell if a figurine is antique, look on the base, bottom or back for maker's markings. You can cross-reference these marks with information published by trusted online resources to determine who made your piece. Then, you can conduct additional research to determine when the maker produced similar figurines. If your figurine is 100 or more years old, it is considered an antique. For assistance with dating, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide range of antique figurines on 1stDibs.
How do I spot an antique porcelain figurine?
1 Answer
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.