SPM

Condition: UsedCondition Notes: It is in an antique condition. There is a visible crack on the figure's body, head, but it is still solid. There are some minor chips on the flowers. This piece is being sold as-is, ideal for a collector who appreciates a piece with historical character.Country of Origin: GermanyOrigin: EuropeanAntique: YesPattern: FloralMaterial: PorcelainSubject: AngleVintage: YesColour: WhiteBrand: SPMType: FigurineEra: Victorian (1837-1900)Original/Licensed Reproduction: OriginalTheme: GermanStyle: VictorianProduction Style: Art PotteryTime Period Manufactured: 1850-1899Production Technique: PotteryBackstamp: ImpressedFinish: GlossyHandmade: YesThis is a charming and rare antique porcelain figurine of Cupid, or a cherub, pushing a decorated wheelbarrow. The figure is handpainted with delicate details, including pink drapery, blue straps, and gilded wings. The wheelbarrow is adorned with molded and painted floral garlands, and the base features green leaves and a red ribbon, suggesting a garden or pastoral scene. The wheelbarrow likely served as a match holder or a small decorative pot. Height: Approximately 5.5 inches tall. Markings: The base has an impressed mark "SPM," which is a known mark for a number of European porcelain manufacturers. This mark is often associated with the German company, Schierholz & Co. (Plaue Porcelain Manufactory), though it has been used by others as well. Condition: It is in an antique condition. There is a visible crack on the figure's body, head, but it is still solid.  There are some minor chips on the flowers. This piece is being sold asis, ideal for a collector who appreciates a piece with historical character.Historical Background:This type of figurine was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly from German porcelain factories. The "SPM" mark is commonly associated with Schierholz & Co. of Plaue, Thuringia, Germany, which was a prolific manufacturer of highquality decorative porcelain. Figurines of cherubs and Cupids were a common motif, often used for allegorical or romantic themes. The design of a figurine holding or pushing an object like a wheelbarrow, basket, or cornucopia, was a popular form for creating functional yet decorative items, such as match holders for display on a mantelpiece or desk.