Condition: Used
Condition Notes: This antique porcelain figurine is in good condition, especially considering its age. There are no significant chips or cracks visible on the main figures. There is minor paint loss, particularly on the gold trim, and some slight discoloration on the white porcelain, consistent with antique items. The delicate details remain largely intact, preserving the overall beauty of the piece.
Country of Origin: Germany
Origin: European
Antique: Yes
Signed: Yes
Material: Porcelain
Subject: mother and children
Colour: Blue
Brand: Volkstedt
Type: Figurine
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: German
Style: Victorian
Production Technique: Pottery
Backstamp: Impressed
Handmade: Yes
This charming antique German porcelain figurine depicts a mother and child gathered around a basket, evoking a pastoral or domestic scene. The figures are beautifully rendered in classic blue and white, with intricate floral and Greek key patterns adorning their attire and the base. This piece is marked on the underside with a distinct blue "PV" monogram, indicating its origin from the Volkstedt porcelain factory, renowned for its exquisite creations.
Product Details:
Brand: Volkstedt (Christian Nonne, Porcelain Manufactory Volkstedt)
Type: Antique Decorative Porcelain Figurine / Mother and Child
Material: Porcelain
Color: Blue and White with Gold Accents
Features: Mother and child with basket, detailed floral and geometric patterns
Height: Approximately 17 cm (6.75 inches)
Weight: 615 grams
Markings: Blue impressed "PV" monogram and "103" on the base (likely indicating Volkstedt).
Design Highlights:
The figurine showcases a tender moment between a mother and child. The woman is dressed in a flowing gown with a beautifully handpainted blue floral pattern and gold trim, holding a blue basket. A child, also in blue and white, reaches into the basket, suggesting the collection of berries or fruits. The round base is decorated with a classical Greek key motif in blue, adding an elegant touch. The intricate detailing and expressive faces of the figures highlight the high quality of porcelain artistry.
Condition:
This antique porcelain figurine is in good condition, especially considering its age. There are no significant chips or cracks visible on the main figures. There is minor paint loss, particularly on the gold trim, and some slight discoloration on the white porcelain, consistent with antique items. The delicate details remain largely intact, preserving the overall beauty of the piece.
About Volkstedt Porcelain (Christian Nonne period):
The Volkstedt porcelain factory, located in Thuringia, Germany, is one of Europe's oldest porcelain manufactories, established in 1762 by Georg Heinrich Macheleid. Over its long and storied history, it has been known by various names due to changes in ownership.
During the period when Christian Nonne owned the factory (from 1797 onwards), Volkstedt continued to produce exceptional porcelain figures and wares. The factory was celebrated for its delicate modeling, intricate handpainting, and the charming realism or classical elegance of its figures. The "PV" monogram (Porzellanmanufaktur Volkstedt) is a recognized mark associated with this historically significant factory. Pieces from Volkstedt, especially those from earlier periods like this one, are highly prized by collectors for their historical importance, artistic quality, and enduring aesthetic appeal within the realm of German porcelain.
