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Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine

Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine. The Meissen porcelain figurine represents a violinist

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth
Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth

Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Norwood, NJ

, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Designer: Michael Victor ACIER (1736-1799

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady
18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady

18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

A good 18th Century Meissen Figurine of a Lady, circa 1740, modelled by Peter Reinecke wearing a

Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Guitar Player', Germany, 1923
Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Guitar Player', Germany, 1923

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Guitar Player', Germany, 1923

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal. The young man, dressed in Rococo

Category

Vintage 1920s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870
Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo (made third quarter of 19th century) DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Figurine, Young Gardener, 20th Century
German Porcelain Figurine, Young Gardener, 20th Century

German Porcelain Figurine, Young Gardener, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

German porcelain figurine. Young gardener. 20th century. Measures: 14.6 x 6 cm. In very good

Category

20th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s
Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s

Three Ilmenau Porcelain Figurines, Dancing Boy Children, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Three Ilmenau porcelain figurines. Dancing boy children, 1970s. Largest measures: 14 x 7.5 cm. In

Category

Vintage 1970s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ludwigsburg - figurine of a gardener, late 18th century
Ludwigsburg - figurine of a gardener, late 18th century

Ludwigsburg - figurine of a gardener, late 18th century

By Ludwigsburg Porcelain Manufactory

Located in DELFT, NL

Gardener figure of a young man holding ears of wheat and a sickle in his hands. model by Johann Christoph Haselmeyer or Johann Jacob Louis. Underglaze blue CC monogram on the back ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Cherubs Cupids Figurines with Flowers Model 2372 Kaendler 1755-60
Meissen Rococo Cherubs Cupids Figurines with Flowers Model 2372 Kaendler 1755-60

Meissen Rococo Cherubs Cupids Figurines with Flowers Model 2372 Kaendler 1755-60

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modelled by: Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen - figurine of a Bacchant by Kaendler, 1740
Meissen - figurine of a Bacchant by Kaendler, 1740

Meissen - figurine of a Bacchant by Kaendler, 1740

By J.J. Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in DELFT, NL

Early Meissen figurine of a bacchant eating from a grapes, as an allegory of autumn. Model by

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four German Dresden Porcelain Figurines in Overglaze Technic
Four German Dresden Porcelain Figurines in Overglaze Technic

Four German Dresden Porcelain Figurines in Overglaze Technic

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four German Dresden Porcelain figurines in overglaze technic. 14 cm. tall. All in good

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Boy with a Flower Basket, Model 149
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Boy with a Flower Basket, Model 149

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Boy with a Flower Basket, Model 149

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Boy with flower basket. Model 149. Approx. 1900. Measures

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Woman Playing the Flute, Late 19th Century
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Woman Playing the Flute, Late 19th Century

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Woman Playing the Flute, Late 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Woman playing the flute. Late 19th century. Measures: 24.5 x

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850
Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850

Meissen Two Figurine Groups Four Seasons Allegories by Kaendler, circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of splendid figurine groups Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made circa 1850 Material

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744
Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744

Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744

By J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke, Meissen Porcelain

Located in DELFT, NL

became so popular that it was widely copied in European stoneware and in English porcelain, most notably

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler
Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler

Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modelled by: Johann Joachim Kaendler

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Shepherds Figurines Allegory the Hearing by Carl C. Punct Made
Meissen Shepherds Figurines Allegory the Hearing by Carl C. Punct Made

Meissen Shepherds Figurines Allegory the Hearing by Carl C. Punct Made

By Carl Christoph Punct

Located in Vienna, AT

, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo (made third quarter of 19th century

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Bucolic Festival Figurines Cherubs Couple Musicians Acier, C 59, 1870
Meissen Bucolic Festival Figurines Cherubs Couple Musicians Acier, C 59, 1870

Meissen Bucolic Festival Figurines Cherubs Couple Musicians Acier, C 59, 1870

By Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo MODELLED BY: MICHEL VICTOR ACIER (1736-1799) The sculptor was

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870
Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870

Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

finish Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Design: -- Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Four Gardener Children by Kaendler, circa 1870
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Four Gardener Children by Kaendler, circa 1870

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Four Gardener Children by Kaendler, circa 1870

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

painting of various shades. The figurines are dressed in finest Rococo garments of rural type the details

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850
Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850

Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo MODELLED BY: JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (born in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 by Schoenheit
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 by Schoenheit

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 by Schoenheit

By Johann Carl Schoenheit

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying allegory of trade The details are stunningly

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840
Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840

Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

, multicolored painted Technique: Handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modelled by: Johann Joachim Kaendler

Category

Antique 1840s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage
19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage

19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage

By Ernst August Leuteritz

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

19th century Meissen figurines attributed to Ernst August Leuteritz with two putts holding a masc

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Wine Growers Model C 60 by Acier Made circa 1870
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Wine Growers Model C 60 by Acier Made circa 1870

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Wine Growers Model C 60 by Acier Made circa 1870

By Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory then (1762). Acier created many models generally in style of Rococo and

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Lovely Figurine Group by Acier of the Placidness of Childhood, 1840
Meissen Lovely Figurine Group by Acier of the Placidness of Childhood, 1840

Meissen Lovely Figurine Group by Acier of the Placidness of Childhood, 1840

By Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group created by Michel Victor Acier (1736 - 1799) around the year 1774

Category

Antique 1840s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs with Swing Model G 32 by Acier Made circa 1920
Meissen Figurines Cherubs with Swing Model G 32 by Acier Made circa 1920

Meissen Figurines Cherubs with Swing Model G 32 by Acier Made circa 1920

By Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Porcelain Manufactory then (1762). Acier created many models generally in style of Rococo and specially in

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group the Four Seasons Cherubs by Kaendler c. 1755-60
Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group the Four Seasons Cherubs by Kaendler c. 1755-60

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group the Four Seasons Cherubs by Kaendler c. 1755-60

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous figurine group of finest quality: There are four cherubs symbolizing the four

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Pair of Figurines with Jug Pitcher by Eberlein Models 1234 907 made 1850
Meissen Pair of Figurines with Jug Pitcher by Eberlein Models 1234 907 made 1850

Meissen Pair of Figurines with Jug Pitcher by Eberlein Models 1234 907 made 1850

By Johann Friedrich Eberlein

Located in Vienna, AT

, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo MODELLED BY: JOHANN

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter
1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter

1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale in this ad you can find the prettiest little porcelain figurine. It was manufactured by

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate

Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century

Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figurines in Rococo Revival style, depicting a romantic

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine
Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine

Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An early Meissen Porcelain Singerie style Monkey Musician Figurine. Dressed in full male noble

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Figurines in Rococo Style - Set of (2)
Vintage Porcelain Figurines in Rococo Style - Set of (2)

Vintage Porcelain Figurines in Rococo Style - Set of (2)

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rococo style porcelain figurines. Made in Japan between 1940-1950. Hand-painted. Each figurine is

Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Lomonosov Porcelain Figurines with Winter Sports Subject
Collection of Lomonosov Porcelain Figurines with Winter Sports Subject

Collection of Lomonosov Porcelain Figurines with Winter Sports Subject

By Lomonosov

Located in London, GB

These delightful porcelain figurines were created in Russia in the 1950s. Included in this set are

Category

Mid-20th Century Russian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By Meissen. In the form of a barefoot young girl in a

Category

20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Höchst Style Porcelain Figurine of a Woman Sculpting a Bust
Vintage Höchst Style Porcelain Figurine of a Woman Sculpting a Bust

Vintage Höchst Style Porcelain Figurine of a Woman Sculpting a Bust

By Höchst Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage German porcelain figurine. In the style of Höchst Porcelain. In the form of a

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine with French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounts
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine with French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounts

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine with French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounts

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Miami, US

This exquisite 18th-century Meissen porcelain figurine depicts a touching scene of motherhood

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler
18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 18th century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte porcelain figurine by J. J. Kandler. This exquisitely

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Holloháza Rococo Porcelain Lady Figurine with Mirror, 20th Century
Holloháza Rococo Porcelain Lady Figurine with Mirror, 20th Century

Holloháza Rococo Porcelain Lady Figurine with Mirror, 20th Century

Located in Somis, CA

This refined Hollohaza porcelain figurine beautifully captures the grace and elegance of 18th

Category

20th Century Hungarian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

German Rococo Style Porcelain Figurine a Couple at a Dressing Table
German Rococo Style Porcelain Figurine a Couple at a Dressing Table

German Rococo Style Porcelain Figurine a Couple at a Dressing Table

By Alteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur

Located in Barntrup, DE

German Rococo-style porcelain figurine of a couple at a dressing table, circa the 1950s, attributed

Category

Vintage 1950s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Old or Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid with Bound Wings
Old or Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid with Bound Wings

Old or Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid with Bound Wings

By Heinrich Schwabe 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine old or antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Depicting Cupid sitting atop a rock with a sad

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners',  Model No 1584
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners',  Model No 1584

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584. A couple of gardeners

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Antique 1750s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13
Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13

Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13

By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique porcelain Cupid figurine. By Meissen. Model no. F13 from the Cupid Motto

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745 Sitting lovers

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Antique 1740s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Gallant - Trumpeter No. 12
Antique 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Gallant - Trumpeter No. 12

Antique 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Gallant - Trumpeter No. 12

By J.J. Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 18th German porcelain figurine. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Volksted -Richard Eckert Porcelain Figurine
Volksted -Richard Eckert Porcelain Figurine

Volksted -Richard Eckert Porcelain Figurine

By Richard Eckert & Co.

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Volksted Porcelain depicting a gentleman dressed with two different colorful flower

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Italian Porcelain Harlequin Figurines
Mid Century Italian Porcelain Harlequin Figurines

Mid Century Italian Porcelain Harlequin Figurines

By Bassano

Located in Basildon, GB

Set of Six Mid Century Italian Porcelain Harlequin Figurines , circa 1960, diamond-patterned

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Rococo Porcelain Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rococo porcelain figurines available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic and porcelain, all rococo porcelain figurines available were constructed with great care. Rococo porcelain figurines have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Rococo porcelain figurines made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rococo porcelain figurines over the years, but those made by Johann Joachim Kändler, Meissen Porcelain and Michel Victor Acier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rococo Porcelain Figurines?

Rococo porcelain figurines can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,875, while the lowest priced sells for $174 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

A Close Look at Rococo Furniture

Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.

The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.

When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.

The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.

Questions About Rococo Porcelain Figurines
  • 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 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.