Antique German Bisque Figurines 6.5" Grandma Grandpa Pair Handpainted see pics

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Antique condition. Both pieces show age-related wear and patina consistent with their age:Glasses are missing on both figurines.Boy figure has a fine hairline crack visible near the hair and it is repaired on the finger .Paint fading and surface wear throughout, particularly in recesses.Small scuffs and minor chips but no major structural damage.

Country of Origin: Germany

Origin: german

Antique: Yes

Material: Porcelain

Subject: Figures & Portraits

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: made in germany

Type: Figurine

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Theme: German

Production Style: Art Pottery

Production Technique: Pottery

Handmade: Yes

This item is a pair of authentic antique bisque porcelain figurines, made in Germany and featuring a young boy and girl styled as Grandpa and Grandma in charming 19thcentury attire. Delicately handpainted with floral detailing and subtle pastel colors, these figurines showcase the timeless artistry of early German porcelain makers.

Likely produced between the late 1800s and early 1900s, the figures have hollow interiors and were once adorned with small wire eyeglasses, now missing. Each is marked Made in Germany inside the base—an important indicator of origin and age.

Product Details:

• Origin: Made in Germany

• Material: Bisque porcelain (matte finish)

• Design: Handpainted with floral and costume detail

• Height: Approx. 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)

• Weight (set): Approx. 462 g

• Markings: “Grandma” and “Grandpa” on bases; handinscribed Made in Germany inside

• Era: Late 19th century to early 20th century

Condition:
Antique condition. Both pieces show agerelated wear and patina consistent with their age:

• Glasses are missing on both figurines.

• Boy figure has a fine hairline crack visible near the hair and it is repaired on the finger 

• Paint fading and surface wear throughout, particularly in recesses.

• Small scuffs and minor chips but no major structural damage.

About Antique German Bisque Porcelain:
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Germany was a global leader in bisque figurine production, with regions like Thuringia producing finely modeled and handpainted characters. These figures often depicted romanticized or sentimental subjects and were highly sought after across Europe and America. The use of matte bisque porcelain and meticulous detailing remains prized among collectors today.