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Six Pieces of German Porcelain C1920/40
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Six Pieces of German Porcelain C1920/40

1920 - 1940
Description

A very nice collection of six pieces of German porcelain dating from roughly 1920/40, six pieces all in great condition.

From individual pictures numbering 2 to 7:

1. Couple at the gate. Height 14 cm and Width 11 cm, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Germany mark

2. Lady with Lambs Height 17 cm and Width 10 cm, Wagner & Apel Porzellan, Germany mark

3. Lady with purple flower garland hat. Height 13 cm and Width 6 cm, Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark

4. Boy and Girl, Height 11 cm and Width 10, Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark

5. Boy with red top, Height 14 cm and Width 6 cm, Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark

6. Boy with green top, Height 11 cm and Width 4 cm, possibly (Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark)

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this German Porcelain Figurines Set to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09257851
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Underglaze blue Thuringian factory marks: twentieth-century German manufacture.
Fine applied porcelain lace to the garments: specialised mid-European craftsmanship.
Delicate overglaze floral painting and enamel details: hand finishing on all figures.
Moulded rococo-style scroll bases picked out in gilt: traditional historicist styling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

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Description
A very nice collection of six pieces of German porcelain dating from roughly 1920/40, six pieces all in great condition.

From individual pictures numbering 2 to 7:

1. Couple at the gate. Height 14 cm and Width 11 cm, Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Germany mark

fig 1. A collection of six hand-painted German porcelain figurines depicting 18th-century courtly and pastoral figures in colourful period attire.
fig 1. Six Pieces of German Porcelain C1920/40

2. Lady with Lambs Height 17 cm and Width 10 cm, Wagner & Apel Porzellan, Germany mark

3. Lady with purple flower garland hat. Height 13 cm and Width 6 cm, Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark

fig 2. A collection of six hand-painted German porcelain figurines depicting 18th-century courtly and pastoral figures in colourful period attire.
fig 2. Six Pieces of German Porcelain C1920/40

4. Boy and Girl, Height 11 cm and Width 10, Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark

5. Boy with red top, Height 14 cm and Width 6 cm, Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark

6.

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Boy with green top, Height 11 cm and Width 4 cm, possibly (Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory, Germany mark).
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this German Porcelain Figurines Set to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09257851
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Underglaze blue Thuringian factory marks: twentieth-century German manufacture.
Fine applied porcelain lace to the garments: specialised mid-European craftsmanship.
Delicate overglaze floral painting and enamel details: hand finishing on all figures.
Moulded rococo-style scroll bases picked out in gilt: traditional historicist styling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1179693
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Six Pieces of German Porcelain C1920/40

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A collection of six hand-painted German porcelain figurines depicting 18th-century courtly and pastoral figures in colourful period attire.
Six Pieces of German Porcelain c1920/40
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  • ObjectPorcelain Figurines
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialHard-paste Porcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGilded scrollwork bases, Pastoral attire, Hand-painted floral patterns, Courtly figures

This collection of six Rococo Revival German porcelain figurines from the 1930 period presents courtly and pastoral characters in multicolour enamel glazes with gold leaf highlights. The set includes a seated couple by a gate, a lady with lambs, a lady wearing a purple flower garland hat, a boy and girl pair, and two individual boy figures. Each piece displays hand-painted floral patterns, pastoral attire, and gilded scrollwork bases in high-gloss hard-paste porcelain. The figurines show detailed moulded facial expressions, layered garments with blue, green, and red tones, and intricate structural elements like tree stumps and fences. Ideal for display on a mantelpiece, this grouping brings a French Chateau design vibe to a traditional interior setting. The individual items range in height from 11 cm to 17 cm, creating a varied tabletop display when arranged together. Each figurine stands on an integrated decorated base, offering multiple styling arrangements across flat surfaces in a living room or study. The grouping integrates smoothly into existing porcelain collections or functions as a standalone decorative ensemble.

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German porcelain manufacturers, inspired by 18th-century Meissen and Dresden traditions, produced detailed pastoral and courtly figures throughout the early-to-mid 20th century to satisfy international demand for classical continental decor.

These pieces are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, formed in moulds, fired at high temperatures, and finished with hand-painted overglaze enamels and gilded highlights.

Authenticity can be verified through maker marks applied under the glazesuch as crowns or crossed linesalong with fine hand-painted facial detail and crisp moulding on costumes and bases.

Display them grouped together on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cabinet, or interspersed among books on open shelving to introduce historical character to contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry brush. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or submerging in water, which can damage delicate gilded accents and enamel paint layers.
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