Nadal Porcelain Japanese Geisha Figurine Made in Spain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nadal porcelain figurine Geisha in pink dress with flowers and parasol.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Anglo-Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Porcelain Figurine Geisha
Set of Three Mid-Century White Porcelain Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three white porcelain Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The figurines are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and are 6.5"H; they would ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Llardo Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha Figurine, Signed and Dated
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's Lladro figurine of a Madame Butterfly Japanese Geisha holding a fan. The figurine is signed by the maker and dated 1978. The figurine is numbered 4991 and retired. Dimen...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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4 Vintage Chinese Shiwan Shinwa Porcelain Figurines Maiden Concubines Geisha
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4 Vintage Chinese Shiwan Shinwa Porcelain Figurines Maiden Concubines Geisha
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of four vintage Shiwan / Shi Wan / Shinwa signed Chinese ceramic maiden figurines in a variety of outfits and cultural styles from Imperial China, with delicate details and beau...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Stoneware Geisha Figurine L. Hjorth, Denmark
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Chorzów, PL
Stoneware Geisha figurine, hand painted by Danish L. Hjorth manufactory.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain
Materials
Stoneware
1926 Rosenthal Art Nouveau Geisha Porcelain Figure Richard Forster B.160
By Rosenthal
Located in SE
Rosenthal Porcelain sculpture of Geisha in miniature proportions.
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
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Finding the Right Figurative-sculptures for You
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
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Questions About Porcelain Figurine Geisha
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2024To 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, 2022One 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, 2022The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, 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.
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