{"product_id":"antique-dresden-style-porcelain-figurine-the-broken-bridge-michel-victor-acier-1","title":"Antique Dresden Style Porcelain Figurine The Broken Bridge Michel Victor Acier","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with noted damage. The gentleman's left hand has broken fingers. Given the age and delicacy of the hand-applied floral encrustations, there are minor flea-bite chips and small losses to various petals and leaves scattered throughout the piece. The overall structure is sound, and the paint and gilding remain bright. Please inspect the images carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dresden Style\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine Group\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Broken Bridge (Le Pont Cassé)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Mythological\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850-1899\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Painted, Applied Flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rococo \/ Neoclassical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; border-bottom: 2px solid #333; padding-bottom: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003eAntique Dresden Style Porcelain Figurine Group\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #666; font-size: 15px; margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003eModel: 'The Broken Bridge' (After Michel Victor Acier) • 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis large, detailed porcelain figurine group is an antique reproduction in the style of Dresden, directly inspired by the renowned Meissen model 'The Broken Bridge' (Le Pont Cassé). The original design was created by the French sculptor Michel Victor Acier in the late 18th century during his tenure at the Meissen manufactory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe allegorical scene depicts a classically dressed lady and a gentleman, accompanied by a small winged putto (Cupid) sorting through a basket of flowers near the base. The figures and the rocky terrain are heavily encrusted with hand-applied, polychrome porcelain floral garlands and scattered foliage. The intricate painting work features vibrant shades of green, purple, and deep crimson, all highlighted with bright gold gilding applied throughout the clothing borders and the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eProduced during the mid-to-late 19th century in Germany, high-quality unsigned pieces of this nature were frequently manufactured by various independent decorating studios and small factories operating in the Dresden region. These studios catered to the immense Victorian demand for romantic, neoclassical porcelain art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eItem Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eMaker \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUnmarked Dresden Style (Germany)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eThe Broken Bridge (Le Pont Cassé)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEstimated Era\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLate 19th Century (1850-1899)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHand-Painted, Applied Flowers, Gilded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #eee; border-left: 4px solid #f39c12; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCondition Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eThis antique figurine is in good display condition but exhibits specific damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eThe gentleman's left hand has broken fingers, returning cleanly where the break occurred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGiven the extreme delicacy of the hand-applied floral encrustations, there are minor flea-bite chips and small losses to various petals and leaves scattered throughout the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eThe overall structure is sound, and the paint and gilding remain bright and unfaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePlease inspect all images closely, as they accurately represent the item's condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #eee; border-left: 4px solid #2ecc71; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGenerously packed using extra protective materials to secure the delicate petals during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFast 1-2 day dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK Delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 30-Day Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFully tracked international shipping via eBay GSP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dresden Style","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53683744276827,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_0e4fb6bb-f74c-450e-a255-b5d9e7a04e19.png?v=1785359178","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/antique-dresden-style-porcelain-figurine-the-broken-bridge-michel-victor-acier-1","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}