19th century Antique German Porcelain Figurine Planter/Vase: Boy with Bird

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: This is a beautiful and charming antique porcelain figurine, but it does show some signs of its age and use. The colors are still soft and attractive, and the gold accents are largely intact.

Country of Origin: Germany

Origin: German

Antique: Yes

Material: Porcelain

Subject: man

Vintage: Yes

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: Scheibe-Alsbach porcelain

Type: Figurine

Era: Victorian (1837-1900)

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Theme: German

Production Style: Art Pottery

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Production Technique: Pottery

Backstamp: Impressed

Handmade: Yes

This delicate porcelain figurine depicts a young boy dressed in 18thcentury Rococo attire, reaching up to a bird perched on a tree branch. The figurine is also a functional piece, with a hollow, eggshaped vessel behind the boy, likely intended for use as a small vase or planter. The soft, pastel colors, and the subtle gold gilt accents on the boy's clothes and the tree are classic features of German porcelain from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The mark on the base, which includes a partial shield and the number "8199," is a known mark of the ScheibeAlsbach porcelain factory in Thuringia, Germany. This factory was renowned for its finely crafted and decorative pieces. The model number "8199" helps to identify this specific design.

Measurements:

• Height: Approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) as shown next to the measuring tape.

Detailed Condition: This is a beautiful and charming antique porcelain figurine, but it does show some signs of its age and use. The colors are still soft and attractive, and the gold accents are largely intact.

Please note the following condition issues, which are clearly depicted in the photos:

• Chipped Bird: The beak of the bird at the top of the tree branch is chipped.

• Chips and Damage: There are small chips on the rose at the base of the tree and on some of the leaves.

Despite these imperfections, the figurine retains its antique charm and is a lovely piece for a collector of German porcelain or Rococostyle decorative art. It is sold asis and would make a wonderful addition to a cabinet or display shelf.