Christian Nonne of Geisshübel, Antique Porcelain Figure of a Young Man, 19th Century

This antique hand-painted porcelain figurine of a young man was created by Christian Nonne in Geisshübel, Bavaria, in the 19th century. The figure depicts a well-dressed young man in Rococo style, standing in an elegant pose and holding his hat in one hand. He stands on a decorative base with gold accents and Rococo-style scrollwork.

Noteworthy details include the hand-painted floral decorations on the coat and trousers, gold patterns outlining the man's buttons and trim, and gold shoe buckles. These intricate details are hallmarks of Christian Nonne’s meticulous craftsmanship and significantly enhance the value of the piece.

Christian Nonne (1731–1813), also known as Christian Nonne of Geisshübel, was a Swiss-born porcelain maestro and one of Germany's finest porcelain artists.

In the late 18th century, Nonne worked at the Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactory in Rudolstadt, where he contributed to its significant growth and the expansion of its production.

Before that, he leased a factory in Ilmenau and later, from 1797 to 1803, operated a porcelain factory in Klášterec, Bavaria, producing coffee and tea sets, decorative porcelain, and exporting items to Poland, Holland, and Saxony.

Due to high rent costs, Nonne moved to Geisshübel (now Krásný Les in the Czech Republic) in 1803, where he opened his own porcelain factory. The manufactory specialized in creating high-quality, artistically painted porcelain, including figurines, vases, tableware, and decorative objects.

In 1810, Nonne sold the factory, leaving behind a significant legacy in the history of porcelain art.

Christian Nonne’s works are highly valued by collectors for their artistic excellence and historical significance and are considered valuable antiques today.

Dimensions:

Height: 31 cm

Width: 13 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Weight: 730 grams

Condition:

At the back near the base, close to the left foot, there are traces of additional paint.

On the back corner of the base, there is a small painted chip that is barely visible.

Otherwise, the piece is in excellent condition, with well-preserved colors, enamel, and gilding.

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