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Royal Doulton Flambe Sitting Fox Hn130 Bone China Porcelain Figurine
By Royal Doulton
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This adorable Figurine is made out of bone china / porcelain. This lovely little piece was issued
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-19th Century/Qing Dinasty of Enameled Chinese Porcelain Figurines
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-19th century/Qing dinasty enameled chinese porcelain figurines depicting a laughing boy
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Ivan Olinsky, Still Life w/ Chinese Porcelain Figurine & Fruits, O/C Painting, C
By Ivan Grigorievich Olinsky
Located in New York, NY
porcelain figurine & fruits Period: 1920’s Medium: Oil on canvas, framed Signature: Signed 'Ivan Olinsky
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Vintage 1920s American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Chinese Taoist Han Elder Man Longevity God Porcelain Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Chinese porcelain figurine with a long beard and raised forehead, clad in yellow and blue robes and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine. Dimensions: height 20 cm / width 11 cm / depth 8 cm.  
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine
Porcelain Figurine
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Porcelain Figurine
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figure. Damaged right side. Dimensions: height: 21 cm, width: 12.5 cm.  
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine
Porcelain Figurine
H 8.27 in Dm 4.93 in
Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine Cissie HN 1809
Located in Chesterland, OH
A lovely miniature vintage porcelain figurine Royal Doulton “Cissie,” HN 1809, decorated in a light
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figure
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century/Qing Dinasty Glazed Hand-Painted Porcelain Man and Dog Figurine
Located in North Miami, FL
This 19th century chinese porcelain figurine depicts a tender moment between man and his pet dog. An
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Royal Bayreuth Porcelain Figurine Registered "MOUSE PITCHER"
By Royal Bayreuth
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
porcelain for over 200 years, As the oldest Bavarian china firm under private ownership, the factory still
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Robj china figurative village counsel jam jar set
Located in London, GB
Robj china figurative village counsel rare jam jar set The mayor the priest the cook the
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Teapot, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1775
By Derby
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Crown Derby Porcelain Company, is a British manufacturer of fine bone china. The company has a long and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Teapot, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1775
Teapot, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1775
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H 6 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Elephant Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese Export porcelain figurine. In the form of a recumbent elephant resting atop an oval
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

"Princess Badoura" "Royal Doulton Prestige Collection" Porcelain HN2081
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
was hand-painted. In the Tales of the Arabian Nights, Badoura is a princess of China and the most
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Late 20th Century English Porcelain

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Gold

Herend "Esterházy" 39-Piece Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Service, Hungary, Modern
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
the pieces and the knobs and handles with figurines of Chinese taste. The Esterházy decor was created
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Vintage 1980s Hungarian Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Interesting Late 19th Century Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Vase and Pedestal
By Capodimonte
Located in New York, NY
formula that could compare with the porcelain being produced in China. The Capodimonte factory was
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Spode, Copelands China, England, Eagle with Outstretched Wings
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Spode, Copelands China, England. Eagle with outstretched wings. Beautiful overglaze figurine in
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20th Century English Art Deco Porcelain

Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic
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20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Grieving Cupid, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
: 3.63 inches (9.07cm) Depth: 3.38 inches (8.45cm) Meissen Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china’ was
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Antique 1860s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful pair of turquoise blue ceramic cat figurines. This is a left and right matching pair of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Charming Meissen Porcelain Cat and Mouse Figurine, Circa 19th Century
Located in Detroit, MI
This charming figurine from Meissen Porcelain is of a cat with a captured mouse in his mouth
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain, Pair of Mandolin Player & Woodcutter Figurines, ca. 1860’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
inches (6.87cm) Meissen Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china’ was the first European hard-paste
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Antique 1860s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Lame Cherub on Crutches, ca. 1880’s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
With: 3.63 inches Depth: 4.63 inches MEISSEN Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china’ was the first
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Antique 1880s German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines
By Lladro
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS PAIR of extremely rare and important Lladro, long retired porcelain figurine
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Dining Room of Ann Getty, 2880 Broadway, San Francisco
By Pierre Bergian
Located in New York, NY
Poland; Chinese porcelain figurines stand atop golden brackets. Pierre Bergian (Bruges, Belgium, b. 1965
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21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Pencil

Hutschenreuther-Selb German Porcelain Figurine Karl Tutter Chinese Pheasant
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chinese Pheasant beautifully render with rich oranges, reds, and yellows is a creation of the
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Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Oriental Wool Area Rug by Rex & Rex inspired by the Rococo Singerie genre
Located in Leesburg, VA
century porcelain Meissen figurines of the French Horn and Bass Fiddler figurines. The perfect addition
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20th Century American Rococo Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Green and Red Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Green and Orange Lu Xing Wealth and Prosperity Deific Porcelain Figurine
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) glazed porcelain statue of Lu Xing, one of the deities of the
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain erotic figure China
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain erotic figure China Erotic group of enameled porcelain (menage a trois) three porcelain
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain erotic figure China
Porcelain erotic figure China
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Retired Royal Crown Derby Fine English Bone China Parrot Figurine or Paperweight
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Tustin, CA
Very collectible, hand-made and hand-painted in England, retired Royal Crown Derby fine bone china
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Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blanc De Chine Porcelain Figurine of Guanyin
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
believe the figurine to be 100+ years old. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this porcelain
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine, "The Mendicant"
By Royal Doulton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Doulton The Mendicant, Moroccan figurine of a man wearing a turban and playing a tamburine
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Red Flambe Porcelain Figurine "CAT"
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
, a symbol of strength, protection, and power in Chinese culture, comes to life in this stunning piece
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Red Flambe Porcelain Figurine "TIGER"
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery
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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Red Flambe Porcelain Figurine "OWL"
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery
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Mid-20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Chinese Set of Shiwan Pottery Bonsai Display Figurines
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely Chinese set of Shiwan figurines. middel of 20th century. Condition
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Red Flambe Porcelain Figurine "PENGUIN" 1930
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine Gold Green by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique porcelain figurine of Prince Lanling, hero-warrior of 6th century, China. This intricately
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Decorated Porcelain Figure
Located in Houston, TX
Chinese porcelain figure. This stunning colorful finely detailed figurine or sculpture dates from the late
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Seated Guanyin Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
19th Century or possibly earlier. The hollow biscuit porcelain figurine sits cross legged raised on a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Seated Guanyin Figure
Chinese Qing Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Seated Guanyin Figure
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H 12.31 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Pottery Haitai Figurine circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
traders, who had limited access to China and its ports. * Porcelain for the European Market The Ca Mau
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures, Arlecchino and Columbina, Rococo ca 1758
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
universally used "bone china". Bow was the main competitor of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, but where Chelsea
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Antique 1750s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(35.9 cm) Meissen Porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early
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Antique 19th Century German Regency Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Bow Porcelain Figure of Boy or Putto on C-Scroll Base, Georgian circa 1760
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
the universally used "bone china". Bow was the main competitor of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, but
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

ANDREA BY SADEK White Porcelain Quan Yin Goddess of Mercy Figurines - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinese Quan Yin Goddess of Mercy figurines by Andrea by Sadek. Hand painted, white
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Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Fencai Porcelain Figure Playful Sitting Child/Boy c.1926 ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Near antique Chinese famille rose porcelain figurine of a playful, smiling child in a sitting pose
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export-Style Porcelain Ho-Ho Phoenix Birds
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of large Chinese export-style phoenix porcelain Ho-Ho bird figurines, decorated in vivid
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20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Large Early 20th Century Porcelain of Chinese Religious Figure, Zhongli Quan
Located in Chicago, IL
This figurine is of one of the Eight Daoist (Taoist) Immortals - "Ba xian." The eight immortals
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20
By Copeland Spode
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A magnificent and eccentric bone china Chelsea Fantasy Bird by Copeland, Spode, inspired by Meissen
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Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Horse and Rider Figurine c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
traders, who had limited access to China and its ports. * Porcelain for the European Market The Ca Mau
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Blanc de Chinese Dehua kiln Porcelain Vases, early Republic Period
Located in Islamabad, PK
An excellent antique pair of Blanc de Chine or Dehua kiln Chinese porcelain vases, circa early
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Dorothy Doughty Mexican Feijoa and Ladybird Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Royal Worcester mid 20th century Feijoa and Ladybird bone china figurines by Dorothy
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Vintage 1950s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Longquan Celadon Figurine, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
green glaze. The figurine is likely a representation of a Buddhist deity or a revered scholar
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
footed base. 1815 to 1860 crossed swords mark. "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first
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Antique Early 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Dresden Meissen Cobalt Gilded Roses Reticulated Centerpiece Compote 14"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708
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Antique Early 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Cobalt Gilded Grape Leaves Reticulated Centerpiece Compote 13"
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708
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Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

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Chinese Porcelain Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese porcelain figurines available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and canvas, all Chinese porcelain figurines available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Chinese porcelain figurines available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese porcelain figurines bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Chinese porcelain figurines have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur, Lladro and Dresden Figurine are consistently popular.

How Much are Chinese Porcelain Figurines?

Prices for Chinese porcelain figurines start at $195 and top out at $5,600 with the average selling for $1,340.
Questions About Chinese Porcelain Figurines
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020

    Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines is the materials used to produce them. Porcelain is a delicate white material, while ceramic tends to be heavier and varies in color depending on the type of clay used to produce it. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term ceramic is a generic term that refers to something that is made of clay and solidified through heat. Porcelain falls under the ceramic umbrella, but it incorporates kaolin as an ingredient, creating a white clay. To determine if a figurine is porcelain or stoneware or earthenware, it’s best to examine it. Porcelain is somewhat translucent with a glasslike surface where there is no glaze. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020

    Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    True porcelain ware was developed in the 11th century at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China. These early porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties are known as Qingbai or Yingqing ware, defined by a light blue-grey glaze. Later forms of Chinese porcelain include blue and white underglaze ware, Celadon ware, Jun ware, Famille Verte ware, Wucai (Five Color) ware, and Dehua ware, also known as Blanc de Chine.

    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese Canton porcelain is a type of decorative hand-painted ceramic ware produced during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in China. Its name comes from the region where it originated. You will sometimes see it referred to as Cantonese porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chinese Canton porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, every Fornasetti porcelain figurine is handmade. In fact, the brand produces all of their home decorative items by hand at their workshop in Milan, Italy. If you see indications that a figurine came from a factory, it is likely not an authentic Fornasetti. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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
    Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020

    For thousands of years, China’s court-sponsored porcelain industry has been at the forefront of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement. Exquisite finishes and precision of form gave China an international reputation for fine ceramic wares. Age, shape, glaze, motif, and reign mark are all factors contributing to the value of a ceramic piece, indicative of the maker and the dynastic reign under which the object was created.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese Kangxi porcelain was popular because of its particular blue colorings. The blue was made using cobalt ore which was imported from Persia. As cobalt ore was a scarce ingredient, the rarity made the porcelain items highly sought after. Shop a collection of Chinese Kangxi porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.