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ANTIQUE #SA1140043

Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Fruit-gathering Children, C.1900

£300    $407    €347
Delicately modeled pair of Dresden porcelain figurines by Carl Thieme, circa 1900, depicting barefoot children in 18th-century attire engaged in seasonal fruit gathering. The boy holds grapes, the girl carries a basket of strawberries. Each figurine is finely hand-painted with vibrant polychrome colors and elegant gilt detailing. Clearly marked underneath with the Carl Thieme underglaze mark, and inscribed ''Dresden'' and ''Foreign,'' confirming production specifically for the American market under the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891.
 
Dimensions: Boy height: 15 cm | Girl height: 14 cm | Total weight: 422 g
 
Condition: Boy’s knife tip broken off; girl possibly missing a strawberry in her right hand, otherwise excellent condition with bright paint and gilding.
 
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.
 
Antique Number: SA1140043
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Antique #SA1140043, shown on this page, originates from 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1900
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