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Porcelain Group Figurine of Children in a Garden, Meissen Style, 19th Century
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Porcelain Group Figurine of Children in a Garden, Meissen Style, 19th Century

19th century
Description

This antique 19th-century porcelain figurine group depicts a pair of children in a charming gardening pastoral scene. The boy stands beside a tree trunk with a birdcage and a nest containing two birds, alongside another bird on the ground. The girl, seated next to him, wears a floral-patterned dress and holds a delicate garland of moulded flowers.

The piece showcases intricate craftsmanship, lifelike floral details, and skilfully hand-painted decoration, making it a fine example of European porcelain artistry.

The specific manufacturer of this figurine remains unidentified, but it may be attributed to one of the following:

Joseph Gaspard Robert – A renowned French porcelain artist.

Helena Wolfson – A German designer known for her porcelain replicas.

Edme Samson – A highly regarded 19th-century porcelain copyist.

The composition closely resembles the Meissen model “Allegory of Spring” by Johann Carl Schönheit from 1782, part of the Four Seasons series. Schönheit’s designs were influential for Meissen during the late 18th century, often drawing inspiration from pastoral themes popularised by French painters such as Watteau and Boucher. This figurine group captures that same idyllic charm.

Specifications:

Dimensions: Height 14.5 cm, Width 12 cm, Depth 9.5 cm

Weight: 688 grams

Condition: Excellent antique condition, with no visible signs of breakage or restoration. Colours, enamel, and gilding are fully intact.

Additional Information:

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Shipping Details:

The item will be securely packaged and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, high-quality packaging materials, and postage.

This figurine is a wonderful representation of 19th-century European porcelain artistry, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Style Porcelain Figurine to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120604
Description
This antique 19th-century porcelain figurine group depicts a pair of children in a charming gardening pastoral scene.
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The boy stands beside a tree trunk with a birdcage and a nest containing two birds, alongside another bird on the ground.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The girl, seated next to him, wears a floral-patterned dress and holds a delicate garland of moulded flowers.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base.
fig 1. Porcelain Group Figurine of Children in a Garden, Meissen Style, 19th Century

The piece showcases intricate craftsmanship, lifelike floral details, and skilfully hand-painted decoration, making it a fine example of European porcelain artistry.

The specific manufacturer of this figurine remains unidentified, but it may be attributed to one of the following:

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base.
fig 2. Porcelain Group Figurine of Children in a Garden, Meissen Style, 19th Century

Joseph Gaspard Robert – A renowned French porcelain artist.

Helena Wolfson – A German designer known for her porcelain replicas.

Edme Samson – A highly regarded 19th-century porcelain copyist.

The composition closely resembles the Meissen model “Allegory of Spring” by Johann Carl Schönheit from 1782, part of the Four Seasons series. Schönheit’s designs were influential for Meissen during the late 18th century, often drawing inspiration from pastoral themes popularised by French painters such as Watteau and Boucher. This figurine group captures that same idyllic charm.

fig 3. A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base.
fig 3. Porcelain Group Figurine of Children in a Garden, Meissen Style, 19th Century

Specifications:

Dimensions: Height 14.5 cm, Width 12 cm, Depth 9.5 cm

Weight: 688 grams

Condition: Excellent antique condition, with no visible signs of breakage or restoration. Colours, enamel, and gilding are fully intact.

fig 4. A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base.
fig 4. Porcelain Group Figurine of Children in a Garden, Meissen Style, 19th Century

Additional Information:

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Shipping Details:

The item will be securely packaged and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, high-quality packaging materials, and postage.

This figurine is a wonderful representation of 19th-century European porcelain artistry, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Meissen Style Porcelain Figurine to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120604
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base.

Porcelain Group Figurine of Children in a Garden, Meissen Style, 19th Century

Archive II A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base. View IX
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A nineteenth-century Meissen-style hand-painted porcelain figural group depicting two children with floral garlands beside a birdcage on a circular moulded base.
Porcelain group figurine of children in a garden, Meissen Style, 19th century
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Meissen style porcelain figural groups originated in eighteenth-century Germany and are defined by detailed pastoral or mythological subjects rendered in fine porcelain with colourful overglaze enamel painting.

These pieces were produced using hard-paste porcelain fired at high temperatures, featuring press-moulded components joined with slip before being hand-painted with ceramic enamels and finished with gilded highlights.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically feature incised model numbers, underglaze blue factory marks or pseudo-marks on the base, crisp sculptural moulding, and fine, precise hand-painted facial detailing.

Displaying antique porcelain figural groups on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cabinet, or on top of stacked art books introduces historical texture and artistic craftsmanship to contemporary living spaces.

Remove surface dust using a dry, soft-bristled artist brush to reach intricate floral elements, avoiding liquid immersion or chemical cleansers that can damage delicate glaze and painted enamel detail.
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