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Salvador Dalí 18K Solid Gold Figurine - San Carlos de Borromeo 1973, Certified
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
**Salvador Dalí Figurine - Year 1973** ** Description:** - Total Height: 165 mm Specific
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916
By Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Rosenthal figurine, only 200 versions in existence: A scantily clad Art Nouveau beauty, a
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Bronze by Ernst Beck of Art Deco Lady Dancer circa 1925
By Ernst Beck
Located in Vienna, AT
) balances on tiptoes. The figurine’s left arm is raised. - SIGNED AT LATERAL EDGED AREA OF BASE: 'E.BECK
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Harlequin Glazed Earthenware Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco glazed earthenware figurine is unsigned and only numbered, but believed to have been
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

LLadro Porcelain Figurines, a Set of 4
By Lladro
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 4 Lladro (Spain) porcelain figurines. One figurine of a woman feeding ducks, one figurine
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró "The Debutante" Fine Porcelain Figurine, 1981
By Lladro
Located in McKinney, TX
Spanish brand dedicated since 1953 to the creation of art porcelain figurines at the brand's only factory
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mother Goddess Figurine, Early Indus Valley Civilization (circa 3500 - 2800 BC)
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Mother Goddess Figurine Early Indus Valley Civilization (circa 3500 - 2800 BC) Handmade pottery
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15th Century and Earlier Tribal Nude Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Rosenthal Germany Rare Figurine Temple Dedication by F. Liebermann, circa 1914
By Ferdinand Liebermann
Located in Vienna, AT
ROSENTHAL GERMANY RAREST FEMALE FIGURINE: SO-SAID 'TEMPLE DEDICATION' Manufactory: Selb
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Tibetan Equestrian Bronze Sculpture of Horse in Full Harness, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
This little antique Tibetan equestrian figurine is distinguished not only by the remarkably
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Antique 17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale “Wassail” Ceramic Figurine w/Box ~ 12”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1983 Duncan Royale History of Santa "Wassail" ceramic figurine is a charming addition
Category

Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale “Victorian” Ceramic Figurine w/Box ~ 12”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1983 Duncan Royale ceramic figurine is a lovely addition to your holiday decor. The
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Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale “Winter Santa” Ceramic Figurine w/Box ~ 11.5”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1983 Duncan Royale History of Santa "Winter Santa" ceramic figurine is a perfect
Category

Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale “St. Nicholas”Ceramic Figurine w/Box ~ 12”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1983 Duncan Royale History of Santa “St Nicholas” ceramic figurine is a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale “Civil War” Ceramic Figurine w/ Box ~ 12”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1983vDuncan Royale History of Santa ceramic figurine is a must-have for any collector
Category

Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1985 Duncan Royale “Bavarian” Ceramic Figurine ~ w/Box ~ 11.5”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1985 Duncan Royale History of Santa ceramic figurine is a must-have for any collector
Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale “Black Peter” Ceramic Figurine w/Box ~ 12”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1983 Duncan Royale History of Santa ceramic figurine is a must-have for any collector
Category

Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale “Dedt Moroz” Ceramic Figurine w/Box ~ 12”
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1983 Duncan Royale History of Santa “Dedt Moroz” ceramic figurine is a must-have for
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Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1983 Duncan Royale Ceramic “Pioneer” History of Santa w/ Box ~ 12”h
By Duncan Royale
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 1985 Duncan Royale History of Santa ceramic figurine is a must-have for any collector
Category

Vintage 1980s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Winter Terracotta Figurine - 19th Century Seasonal Collection
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Step into the enchanting world of the "Winter Terracotta Figurine," a captivating piece from the
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Antique 19th Century Other Busts

Materials

Terracotta

'Penida' Figurine from the 1940s by Le Bertetti
By Le Bertetti
Located in Cologne, DE
Beautiful big porcelain figurine, manufactured in the 1940s in Torino Italy by Le Bertetti. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Egyptian Ushabti of the 26th Dynasty
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ushabti were funerary figurines placed in tombs among the grave goods in Ancient Egypt and were
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Faience

1960s Diamond Multi Stone 18 Karat Gold Pre-Colombian Figurine Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting the unique vinatge Diamond Multi Stone Pre-Colombian Figurine Pin Brooch! This one-of
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Vintage 1960s Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vienna Bronze Plowing Farmer with Horse and Cart Austria, Carl Kauba circa 1910
By Carl Kauba
Located in Vienna, AT
oriental figurines. Carl Kauba has become famous for his lady nudes, too. Mark: Hallmarked 'C. Kauba
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 Robert Ockelmann
By Robert Ockelmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine of nude lady, called after the Bath / created by Robert Ockelmann
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Bronze Figurine Art Deco Lady Nude Dancer Josef Lorenzl Marble Base 1925
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
1920-1940/designed circa 1925. made circa 1925-1930 Hallmarked: The figurine is signed at edge
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Meissen Female Nude Figurine After The Bath Model M 193b R. Ockelmann ca: 1890
By Robert Ockelmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous Figurine of Nude Lady, called After The Bath / created by Robert Ockelmann
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Goldscheider Vienna Lorenzl Table Lamp with Butterfly Lady Figurine Model 5582
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Goldscheider Vienna gorgeous table lamp with butterfly lady figurine Model created by Josef
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Sculptured Figurines Couple Peter Tereszczuk
By Peter Tereszczuk
Located in Vienna, AT
) made circa 1910-1915. There are two sculptured figurines visible: both are walking whereas the man
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Archer Bowman Bow Hunter Figurine, Poertzel Otto Germany Made, circa 1925
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite antique tall bronze male nude figurine (= Archer / Bowman) made by German manufactory in
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Nicest Female Nude LUNA on Marble Base c. 1900 - 10
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous French bronze figurine made by French manufactory (possibly deriving from Paris
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Bacchanalian Lady Nude Dancing by Pierre Le Faguays, circa 1935
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Vienna, AT
upper side of base existing: 'Pierre Le Faguays' Detailed description: This stunning Bronze figurine, a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vienna Bronze Art Deco Lady Nude Dancer Josef Lorenzl Onyx Base, circa 1925-1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
. Made circa 1925-1930 Hallmarked: The figurine is signed at edge of small round bronze base
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Augarten Horse Levade Without Rider Spanish Riding School, circa 1965
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Augarten horse Spanish riding school. Figurine Type: Levade. The jumping horse depicts a
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Female Nude After The Bath By Robert Ockelmann C.1900
By Robert Ockelmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen quite tall figurine of a Female Nude called 'AFTER THE BATH' height: 37 cm ( = circa
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Augarten Vienna 'Levade' Horse Of The Spanish Riding School, circa 1965
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Augarten Horse Spanish Riding School. Figurine type: Levade. The rider conducts the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gardeners Girl Boy Kaendler Bronze Candlestick Model C 41 2814 Made 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable pair of figurines: Boy and girl feeding geese and chickens, each of them
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Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Young Lady Fox Fur Josef Lorenzl Onyx Base, circa 1925-1930
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
of 1920 - 1940 / DESIGNED CIRCA 1925. Made: circa 1925-1930 Hallmarked: The figurine is
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Lady Dancer Josef Lorenzl Marble Base, circa 1925
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
. circa 1925-1930. Hallmarked: The figurine is signed at edge of small round bronze base (backside
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

KAWS 2013 Passing Through Companion (Black KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
edition of 500. Excellent condition. Figurine only, does not include box. Authenticity guaranteed
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Resting Place Companion 2012 (KAWS Brown Dissected)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Figurine only, does not include box. Authenticity guaranteed. More on Artist Born Brian Donnelly in 1974
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS 2013 Passing Through Companion (Black KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
edition of 500. Excellent condition. Figurine only, does not include box. Authenticity guaranteed
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Basquiat & Keith Haring Bearbrick 1000%: Set of 2 (Basquiat Haring BE@RBRICK)
By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
artists’ signature 1980s artwork wrapping the figures in their entirety. Medium: Vinyl Figurines. Set of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Vienna Augarten Horse Courbette Spanish Riding School, Albin Döbrich Model, 1595
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Augarten Horse Spanish Riding School Figurine type: Courbette The model was created by
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Augarten Horse Pirouette Spanish Riding School, circa 1965
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Augarten horse Spanish riding school. Figurine Type: Pirouette. The sitting rider
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Augarten Horse Courbette Spanish Riding School, circa 1965
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Augarten Horse Spanish Riding School. Figurine type: Courbette. The rider- conducting
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Bronze Lady Clad in Short Dress with Riding Crop Bruno Zach circa 1930
By Bruno Zach
Located in Vienna, AT
Interesting bronze figurine: Lady holding a riding crop It is a finest Viennese bronze item
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bergman Bronze Show Jumper Jumping Horse Vintage Made, circa 1905
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning Bronze Figurine Group: Show Jumper Riding on Jumping Horse ORIGIN OF MANUFACTORY
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Nouveau Girl Playing Bowls by Walter Schott Gladenbeck Berlin c.1900
Located in Vienna, AT
BRONZE ART NOUVEAU FIGURINE GIRL PLAYING BOWLS ORIGIN OF MANUFACTORY: German Bronze Manufactory
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bergman, N Bronze Jockey Riding on Jumping Horse Made, circa 1920
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Vienna Tall Bronze Figurine made by famous manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1920. The Jockey
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Antique 1890s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lady Dancer by Poertzel Otto, Germany Made circa 1920-1925
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Vienna, AT
established a workshop there. Specifications: The female semi-nude figurine clad in long gown with
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vienna Bronze Lady Nude in Sarcophagus by Carl Kauba Vintage Made, circa 1900
By Carl Kauba
Located in Vienna, AT
his romantic Indian as well as oriental figurines. Carl Kauba has become famous for his lady nudes
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Bronze Art Deco Nude Maria Jeritza The Egyptian Helen by Lorenzl 1928
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
HALLMARKED: The figurine is signed at edge of small octagonal bronze base (backside): 'LORENZL' - related
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Green Ceramic Horse Figurine - 1970s Handmade Sculpture by Roberto Rigon Italy
By Roberto Rigon
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
exquisite green ceramic horse figurine epitomizes the unique charm and artistic flair that Rigon’s work is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Group of Rajasthani Musicians, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The group of three Rajasthani wooden musician figurines are a stunning example of traditional
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Meissen Monkey Orchestra Complete Vintage by J.J. Kaendler, circa 1850-1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Group of Figurines 'Monkey Orchestra’ once created by Johann Joachim Kaendler
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Goldscheider Vienna Nude Art Déco Dancer Posing With Large Shawl, circa 1939
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Goldscheider ceramic figurine of the late 1930s: Only with ballet shoes dressed young pretty
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Figurine
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Atlanta, GA
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Figurine, Italy, circa 1930's. Excellent attention to detail and
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Glass

Materials

Glass

French Bronze Figurine Figure Lady Dancer Marble Base by Joseph d'Aste c.1910
By Joseph d' Aste
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous bronze figurine - lady dancer - made by Italian-French sculptor Joseph d'Aste (1881
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Meissen Female Nude Figurine after the Bath Model M 193 by Robert Ockelmann
By Robert Ockelmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous figurine of nude lady: Called 'After the Bath,' created by Robert Ockelmann
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Human Figurine Baseball Player made of Brass by Hagenauer, Vienna ca.1930-35
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Very fine ART DECO MALE FIGURINE OF A BASEBALL PLAYER MADE OF BRASS having smooth surface. The man
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Objects

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dresden figurines are small statuettes that typically represent a human or perhaps an animal made out of porcelain. Dresden figurines were actually made in nearby Meissen and then taken to Dresden for sale. These lovely and intricately detailed figurines were highly collectible and are sought-after today. Shop a collection of properly vetted vintage Dresden figurines from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    KMP figures are decorative porcelain figures made by the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, or Royal Porcelain Factory in English, located in Berlin, Germany. They often depict figures in Victorian-era fine clothing. Browse a collection of authentic KMP products from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify a figurine, look on the bottom of its base and its back for a maker's mark. Many well-known makers of figurines have added marks to their pieces over the years. Researching any logos or wordmarks found on your figurine can typically allow you to identify the maker and other characteristics, such as a style name and an approximate age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Shop a large selection of figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 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, 2024
    To know if your figurines are valuable, first try to determine the maker. Look for markings on the bottoms or backs of your figurines to get started. You can snap a photo of the markings and perform a reverse image search online or type a description of them into a search engine. Once you have determined the maker, you can do research to learn how much figurines similar to yours have sold for in the past. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer assess your piece and give you an estimate of how much it is worth based on its type, maker, age and condition. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of figurines.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date Goebel figurines, examine the mark on the bottom. Goebel employed more than a dozen hallmarks over the years. By matching the one on your piece to an authoritative resource, you can estimate the date of your figurine. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Goebel figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify Goebel figurines, look for the maker's mark on the bottom. The porcelain maker began adding marks to its pieces in 1935 and has used a variety of logos to identify pieces since. Once you have located the marking, compare it to images of the company's markings available on the pages of trusted online resources to determine whether the figurine is an authentic Goebel and get a rough idea of when it was made. If you need assistance, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Goebel figurines.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No. In fact, most Staffordshire figurines are not marked. Staffordshire figurines made from 1740 to the mid-1900s don’t generally have a maker’s mark, since they were produced by unknown, small manufacturers. Those manufactured by Kent between 1944 and 1962 feature a black printed mark that reads “Staffordshire Ware Kent Made in England.” Shop a collection of Staffordshire figurines from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    KPM figurines are made in Berlin, Germany. KPM stands for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin. In English, the name is the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin. You can find a variety of KPM figurines from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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    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
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell vintage porcelain figurines apart from other pieces, look on the bottom for a maker's mark. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the approximate time when the manufacturer produced pieces similar to yours. It is vintage if your figurine was manufactured between 20 and 99 years ago. Older figurines are antique, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can also assist with the dating and identification process. Shop a wide range of vintage 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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some Goebel figurines are worth something. Limited edition pieces produced by the German maker are particularly popular among collectors. Generally, the type, age, supply and condition will all contribute to the potential value of a Goebel figurine. To learn more about your piece and find out how much it may be worth, consider using the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Goebel figurines.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if Staffordshire figurines are real, turn them over. An authentic Staffordshire will have a hole in the base due to the press-molded firing technique. Also, artisans hand-painted the figurines, so no two ever show off the exact same variations in color. Staffordshire didn't add maker's marks to their pieces. If you see a name on a decorative object, it is unlikely to be authentic. Find a collection of expertly vetted Staffordshire figurines on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Many Royal Doulton figurines are rare. Among them are prototypes, which usually feature markings that say "Factory Proof," "Design Sample," "Survey Figure" or "Property of Royal Doulton Tableware produced for sale." Limited-edition figurines and older ones in exceptional condition also tend to be rarer. Some examples of rare and highly sought-after Royal Doulton figurines include the RailRoad Guard, designed by B. Harper; the Virginia HN2844, made in 1978; the Rose Garden HN4559, produced in 1994; and Juno and the Peacock HN2827, circa 1984. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Royal Doulton figurines.