Name: Early 20th Century Volckstedt Porcelain Couple Figurine
Price: 570 USD
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Charming porcelain statuette portraying a couple about to dance manufactured by Volckstedt, established in Thuringia in 1762 by princely decree. … more Charming porcelain statuette portraying a couple about to dance manufactured by Volckstedt, established in Thuringia in 1762 by princely decree. Volckstedt was best known for its lace figurines that started to be manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century.

This lively couple is testimony to the sculptor's artistry in giving the illusion of movement not only by the choice of leg positioning but more noticeably by the the depiction of the the male figure's coat and the female figure's shawl that seem to stir under a light breeze.

This piece is signed "Renard". It's mark indicates that it was manufactured between 1915 and 1934 less

Dimensions: 6ʺW × 3.25ʺD × 6.5ʺH

Styles: Rococo

Period: Early 20th Century

Country of Origin: Germany

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Porcelain

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: White

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Condition Notes: Unfortunately, one of the female figure's thumb is missing. There is also some minute loss of the lace on the … moreUnfortunately, one of the female figure's thumb is missing. There is also some minute loss of the lace on the edge of the skirt. There is a pinpoint porcelain loss on the left calf of the male figure. less

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Early 20th Century Volckstedt Porcelain Couple Figurine

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