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Porcelain figurine XIXe
Porcelain figurine XIXe

Porcelain figurine XIXe

Located in Brussels, BE

Porcelain Figurine XIXe

Category

19th Century European Romantic Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine of a Young Couple, love gesture
Porcelain Figurine of a Young Couple, love gesture

Porcelain Figurine of a Young Couple, love gesture

Located in Lantau, HK

Porcelain Figurine of a Young Couple, love gesture France, Rouen, 19th century Porcelain, hand

Category

19th Century Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figurine, Sitting German Shepherd
Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figurine, Sitting German Shepherd

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figurine, Sitting German Shepherd

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine. Sitting German Shepherd. Model number 2197. Early

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

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 Antique Porcelain Figurines

Porcelain figurine by Katzhütte for Hertwig & Co, 1920-1930
Porcelain figurine by Katzhütte for Hertwig & Co, 1920-1930

Porcelain figurine by Katzhütte for Hertwig & Co, 1920-1930

By Katzhütte

Located in Delft, NL

Porcelain figurine by Katzhütte for Hertwig & Co, 1920-1930 A lovely small porcelain figurine by

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine Number 1001, Older Man
Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine Number 1001, Older Man

Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine Number 1001, Older Man

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine number 1001, older man. Designed by Christian Thomsen

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Figurine of a Footbather
Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Figurine of a Footbather

Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Figurine of a Footbather

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique porcelain figurine. By the Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory. In the form of a

Category

19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine, Faun Pulling Bear's Ear, 1920's
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine, Faun Pulling Bear's Ear, 1920's

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine, Faun Pulling Bear's Ear, 1920's

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Faun pulling bear's ear. Model number 1804. 1920s. Measures

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century
Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century

Antique French Samson Porcelain Figurine, Mid-Late 19th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique French Samson porcelain figurine, mid-late 19th century. Overglaze. In perfect

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Porcelain Figurines

Pair of Antique Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Figurines
Pair of Antique Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Figurines

Pair of Antique Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Figurines

By Royal Dux Bohemia

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of porcelain figurines were made by Royal Dux in approximately 1900 in the period and

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Victorian Lady Porcelain Figurine, England 1937
Royal Doulton Victorian Lady Porcelain Figurine, England 1937

Royal Doulton Victorian Lady Porcelain Figurine, England 1937

Located in Chesterland, OH

Royal Doulton "Victorian Lady" – A Rare & Exquisite Porcelain Figurine This stunning vintage

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Figurines

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of  A Middle East Lady
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of  A Middle East Lady

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A Middle East Lady

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A Meissen Porcelain figurine of a Middle East lady. It depicts a lady dressed with a white and pink

Category

Early 19th Century German Other Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

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

Early 1900s German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Figurines

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

19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Gold Plate

Royal Doulton Victorian Porcelain Figurine Fleurette, England 1933
Royal Doulton Victorian Porcelain Figurine Fleurette, England 1933

Royal Doulton Victorian Porcelain Figurine Fleurette, England 1933

Located in Chesterland, OH

Exquisite Royal Doulton Porcelain Figurine "Fleurette" – HN1587 We are delighted to present this

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Figurines

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

Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Winged Cherub 'Postman' Porcelain Figurine
Winged Cherub 'Postman' Porcelain Figurine

Winged Cherub 'Postman' Porcelain Figurine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

pink satchel, this angelic porcelain putto wheels his fantastically decorative floral barrow on his way

Category

19th Century French Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Vienna Faience Porcelain Figurine by Schauer
Vienna Faience Porcelain Figurine by Schauer

Vienna Faience Porcelain Figurine by Schauer

By Schauer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Vienna faience porcelain figurine representing motherly love by Schauer. Bench and figures are

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Large Art Deco Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine The Korean Dancer H566
Large Art Deco Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine The Korean Dancer H566

Large Art Deco Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine The Korean Dancer H566

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large porcelain figurine was manufactured by the Rosenthal Porcelain Factory and is entitled

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurine, 19th Century
Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurine, 19th Century

Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurine, 19th Century

By Alpinien Margaine, Pierre-Justin Gibus

Located in Lisbon, PT

A noble baroque style porcelain figurine lady designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after

Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Faux Clock Scottish Couple
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Faux Clock Scottish Couple

Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Faux Clock Scottish Couple

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique circa 1870s Staffordshire porcelain figurine in the shape of a man and woman in Scottish

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Mirabel Pink Porcelain Figurine, Art Deco, England, 1935
Royal Doulton Mirabel Pink Porcelain Figurine, Art Deco, England, 1935

Royal Doulton Mirabel Pink Porcelain Figurine, Art Deco, England, 1935

Located in Chesterland, OH

size and detail! This early, lovely vintage porcelain figurine, Royal Doulton “Mirabel,” HN 1944

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Porcelain Figurines

Porcelain Figurine of a Couple German, 19th Century
Porcelain Figurine of a Couple German, 19th Century

Porcelain Figurine of a Couple German, 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

Porcelain figurine of a couple, German, 19th century. Seduction scene with captured moment of

Category

19th Century Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 24 Antique Continental Porcelain Figurines
Set of 24 Antique Continental Porcelain Figurines

Set of 24 Antique Continental Porcelain Figurines

Located in Suffolk, GB

Set of 24 antique continental porcelain figurines in period costumes with delightful hand painted

Category

19th Century German Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl, two porcelain figurines of two terriers.
Bing & Grondahl, two porcelain figurines of two terriers.

Bing & Grondahl, two porcelain figurines of two terriers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl, two porcelain figurines of two terriers. Model 2027 / Model 2072. 1920s/30s. Both

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, porcelain figurine of an owl. Early 1900s.
Royal Copenhagen, porcelain figurine of an owl. Early 1900s.

Royal Copenhagen, porcelain figurine of an owl. Early 1900s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen, porcelain figurine of an owl. Model number 1741. Early 1900s. Marked. Perfect

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Scottish Girl Riding Goat
Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Scottish Girl Riding Goat

Antique English Staffordshire Porcelain Figurine Scottish Girl Riding Goat

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Staffordshire England porcelain figurine of a Scottish girl dressed in

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of a mouse. Early 1900s.
Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of a mouse. Early 1900s.

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of a mouse. Early 1900s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of a mouse. Early 1900s. Model number: 510. In perfect

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Sealyham Terrier puppy.
Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Sealyham Terrier puppy.

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Sealyham Terrier puppy.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Sealyham Terrier puppy. Model number 2027. 1920s/30s

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Wire Fox Terrier.
Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Wire Fox Terrier.

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Wire Fox Terrier.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Wire Fox Terrier. Model number 1998. 1920s/30s. First

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

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

18th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Large Porcelain Figurine 'Cabaret', by R. Marcuse, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920
Large Porcelain Figurine 'Cabaret', by R. Marcuse, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920

Large Porcelain Figurine 'Cabaret', by R. Marcuse, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920

By Rosenthal

Located in Vienna, AT

figurines for the Schwarzburg workshops for porcelain art, the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin and for

Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German porcelain figurine. Young woman in elegant attire.
Antique German porcelain figurine. Young woman in elegant attire.

Antique German porcelain figurine. Young woman in elegant attire.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique German porcelain figurine. Young woman in elegant attire. Hand-painted in polychrome

Category

19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Art Déco porcelain figurine" Sitting bulldog" . Germany 1920s. Signed.
Art Déco porcelain figurine" Sitting bulldog" . Germany 1920s. Signed.

Art Déco porcelain figurine" Sitting bulldog" . Germany 1920s. Signed.

By Porzellanfabrik Fraureuth

Located in Köln, NW

Fine Art Déco porcelain figurine "Sitting bulldog" on plinth. Germany 1920s Design: Doris Adler

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of an English Setter. Rare figurine.
Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of an English Setter. Rare figurine.

Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of an English Setter. Rare figurine.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of an English Setter. Rare figurine. Model 1904. Approximately

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of mother and boy.  1920s/30s
Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of mother and boy.  1920s/30s

Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of mother and boy. 1920s/30s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of mother and boy. Number 1568. Dating 1920/30s. Marked. First

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing and Grondahl, porcelain figurine of boy with horn. 1920s
Bing and Grondahl, porcelain figurine of boy with horn. 1920s

Bing and Grondahl, porcelain figurine of boy with horn. 1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing and Grondahl, porcelain figurine of a boy with horn. Model 1792. Approx. 1920s. Perfect

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Frog on a stone. Early 1900s.
Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Frog on a stone. Early 1900s.

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Frog on a stone. Early 1900s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine. Frog on a stone. Early 1900s. Model number 507. In excellent

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of a bricklayer. Model number 1786.
Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of a bricklayer. Model number 1786.

Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of a bricklayer. Model number 1786.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl, porcelain figurine of a bricklayer. Model number 1786. Early marked, 1920/30's

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a mouse on a chestnut.
Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a mouse on a chestnut.

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a mouse on a chestnut.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a mouse on a chestnut. Model 571. Approximately from the

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of young man in elegant attire.
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of young man in elegant attire.

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of young man in elegant attire.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain figurine of a young man in elegant attire. Hand-painted in polychrome

Category

19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figurines

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 Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

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

Category

1750s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Dancing Vestal Virgin' By E.J. Haenel, Ca 1880
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Dancing Vestal Virgin' By E.J. Haenel, Ca 1880

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Dancing Vestal Virgin' By E.J. Haenel, Ca 1880

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine from the 19th century: Fully sculpted porcelain figurine

Category

1880s German Classical Roman Antique Porcelain Figurines

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

Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine in High Quality over Glaze, Young Boy
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine in High Quality over Glaze, Young Boy

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine in High Quality over Glaze, Young Boy

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine in high-quality overglaze. Young boy. Model number 905. Dated

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Bing and Grondahl. Two porcelain figurines of little boys. White glazed
Bing and Grondahl. Two porcelain figurines of little boys. White glazed

Bing and Grondahl. Two porcelain figurines of little boys. White glazed

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing and Grondahl. Two porcelain figurines of two little boys. White glazed. 1920s/30s. Marked

Category

1920s Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

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 Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

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

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1740s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Bayreuth Porcelain Figurine Registered "MOUSE PITCHER"
Royal Bayreuth Porcelain Figurine Registered "MOUSE PITCHER"

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

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Rare porcelain figurine of two orangutans.
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Rare porcelain figurine of two orangutans.

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Rare porcelain figurine of two orangutans.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Rare porcelain figurine of two orangutans. Blue and brown glaze

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A  Greek Mythology’s Muse
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A  Greek Mythology’s Muse

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine Of A Greek Mythology’s Muse

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A Meissen Porcelain Greek Mythology’s Muse figurine playing the Lute. She can be Erato, the muse of

Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917
KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917

KPM Berlin Porcelain Figurine Group, Diana & Actaeon, Germany, Ca 1917

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent KPM Porcelain Group from the early 20th century: Seated in the center on a raised shell

Category

1910s German Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Figurines

Materials

Porcelain

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Find a variety of antique porcelain figurines available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique porcelain figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Antique porcelain figurines have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique porcelain figurines bearing Art Nouveau or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique porcelain figurines over the years, but those made by Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grøndahl and Meissen Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Porcelain Figurines?

Prices for antique porcelain figurines start at $39 and top out at $85,266 with the average selling for $1,320.
Questions About Antique Porcelain Figurines
  • 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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
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    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
    The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.