Antique German Bisque Porcelain Candle Holder Figurine – Blue & Gold Accents 9"

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Acceptable antique condition with visible wear and aging.Gold gilding shows fading and rubbing, particularly on raised details.Surface wear and discoloration, especially in unglazed areas.Base has visible cracks and some chipping, as shown in close-up images, but remains stable for display.Some minor imperfections and signs of age, typical of bisque porcelain from this era.

Department: Boys

Type: Figurine

Size: Medium

Material: Porcelain

Colour: Blue

Country of Origin: Germany

This antique German bisque porcelain figurine features a young boy in 18thcentury attire, holding a flared floral form, which may have served as a candle holder or decorative vase. The cobalt blue and goldpainted details give this piece a regal, classical charm, characteristic of German porcelain craftsmanship from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Product Details:

• Type: Possibly a candle holder or spill vase figurine
• Origin: Likely German, based on style and bisque porcelain craftsmanship
• Material: Bisque porcelain
• Color: White with cobalt blue wash and gold gilded accents
• Height: Approx. 9 inches (as shown in the measuring tape image)
• Weight: 0.272 kg (verified on the scale)
• Markings: Indistinct symbols or letters on the base (not numerical), suggesting an older maker’s mark

Condition:

• Acceptable antique condition with visible wear and aging.
• Gold gilding shows fading and rubbing, particularly on raised details.
• Surface wear and discoloration, especially in unglazed areas.
• Base has visible cracks and some chipping, as shown in closeup images, but remains stable for display.
• Some minor imperfections and signs of age, typical of bisque porcelain from this era.

History of German Bisque Porcelain:
Germany was a major producer of bisque porcelain figurines during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with factories in Thuringia, Dresden, and Bavaria creating highquality decorative pieces. Many candle holders, spill vases, and mantle figurines from this period feature romanticized figures, cobalt blue glazes, and gold embellishments. The soft, matte bisque finish was preferred for its delicate, lifelike quality.

This antique bisque figurine candle holder is a wonderful decorative or collectible item, perfect for enthusiasts of Victorianera ceramics, German porcelain, or historical home decor.

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