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Volkstedt Figure of a Young Gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert C. 1880
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Volkstedt Figure of a Young Gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert C. 1880

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A finely modelled German hard-paste porcelain figure of a young gallant, produced in the Rudolstadt-Volkstedt region circa 1880. The composition reflects the Rococo Revival taste, with an elegant pose, a rose held to the chest, and a well-developed rocaille base supported by a naturalistic stump.

The face is delicately painted, with refined expression and softly modelled features typical of quality Volkstedt production. The decoration is balanced and restrained, with careful use of colour and gilding enhancing the modelling rather than dominating it.

The underside bears an underglaze blue twelve-rayed rosette mark associated with Triebner, Ens & Eckert. This firm is recognised within the Volkstedt tradition for producing technically competent and commercially successful porcelain figures for export markets.

Larger than many comparable examples, the figure offers strong visual presence while retaining a light and well-balanced composition.

A good representative example with clear decorative and collector appeal.

Measurements

Height: 24.8 cm

Width: 11.5 cm

Depth: 11.5 cm

Weight: 643 g

Condition

The index finger of the right hand is broken. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Shipping & Packaging

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.8cm (9.76")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Volkstedt Porcelain Gallant Figurine to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208377
Dealers Internal Reference
B1706
Description
A finely modelled German hard-paste porcelain figure of a young gallant, produced in the Rudolstadt-Volkstedt region circa 1880.
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The composition reflects the Rococo Revival taste, with an elegant pose, a rose held to the chest, and a well-developed rocaille base supported by a naturalistic stump.
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fig 1. A late nineteenth-century Volkstedt hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a standing young gentleman holding a rose upon a gilded rococo scroll base.
fig 1. Volkstedt Figure of a Young Gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert C. 1880

The face is delicately painted, with refined expression and softly modelled features typical of quality Volkstedt production. The decoration is balanced and restrained, with careful use of colour and gilding enhancing the modelling rather than dominating it.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century Volkstedt hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a standing young gentleman holding a rose upon a gilded rococo scroll base.
fig 2. Volkstedt Figure of a Young Gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert C. 1880

The underside bears an underglaze blue twelve-rayed rosette mark associated with Triebner, Ens & Eckert. This firm is recognised within the Volkstedt tradition for producing technically competent and commercially successful porcelain figures for export markets.

fig 3. A late nineteenth-century Volkstedt hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a standing young gentleman holding a rose upon a gilded rococo scroll base.
fig 3. Volkstedt Figure of a Young Gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert C. 1880

Larger than many comparable examples, the figure offers strong visual presence while retaining a light and well-balanced composition.

A good representative example with clear decorative and collector appeal.

fig 4. A late nineteenth-century Volkstedt hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a standing young gentleman holding a rose upon a gilded rococo scroll base.
fig 4. Volkstedt Figure of a Young Gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert C. 1880

Measurements

Height: 24.8 cm

Width: 11.5 cm

Depth: 11.5 cm

Weight: 643 g

Condition

The index finger of the right hand is broken. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Shipping & Packaging

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.

Height
24.8cm (9.76")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Volkstedt Porcelain Gallant Figurine to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208377
Dealers Internal Ref
B1706
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Volkstedt hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a standing young gentleman holding a rose upon a gilded rococo scroll base.

Volkstedt Figure of a Young Gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert C. 1880

Archive II A late nineteenth-century Volkstedt hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a standing young gentleman holding a rose upon a gilded rococo scroll base. View II
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A late nineteenth-century Volkstedt hand-painted porcelain figurine depicting a standing young gentleman holding a rose upon a gilded rococo scroll base.
Volkstedt figure of a young gallant, Triebner Ens & Eckert c. 1880
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsRococo scrollwork, Floral sprigs, Pastoral attire, Gilded accents
  • SizeH 24.8 cm (10 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian German hard-paste porcelain figure depicts a young gallant from the Rudolstadt-Volkstedt region, produced around 1880 in the Rococo Revival style. The figurine measures 24.8 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, and 11.5 cm deep, standing upon a gilded rococo scroll base supported by a naturalistic tree stump. The young man wears a multicoloured jacket and breeches decorated with floral sprigs and pink roses, with a grey cap on his head, a white frilled collar at his neck, and grey shoes on his feet, holding a pink rose to his chest with his left hand. The index finger of the right hand is broken, and the underside shows an underglaze blue twelve-rayed rosette mark associated with Triebner, Ens & Eckert. Placed on a mantelpiece in a traditional drawing room, study, or sitting room, this decorative porcelain sculpture serves as an eye-catching focal point. Collectors of nineteenth-century European ceramics and porcelain figurines will appreciate the detailed hand-painted features and balanced composition. The piece works well displayed on a wooden mantelpiece, side table, or within a glass-fronted display cabinet, adding a touch of classic nineteenth-century European artistry to an interior setting.

FAQs

Volkstedt porcelain originated in Thuringia, Germany, in the mid-eighteenth century as one of the regions earliest porcelain manufactories. Production expanded during the nineteenth century, gaining fame for detailed pastoral and romantic figures decorated with elaborate enamels and gilding.

These figures were crafted using hard-paste porcelain composed of kaolin, feldspar, and quartz. After initial firing, artisans applied hand-painted enamel glazes and gold leaf details before subjecting the piece to a final low-temperature kiln firing.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically display blue underglaze factory marks, such as the pitchfork or lettered insignia, on the underside of the base. Look for fine hand-painted details, delicate facial features, and molded rococo scroll bases characteristic of Thuringian manufacture.

Display porcelain figures inside a glass cabinet, upon a mantelpiece, or alongside books on an accent shelf to integrate historical detail into a modern scheme. Grouping similar ceramics creates a cohesive vignette without cluttering the surrounding space.

Dust the figurine regularly using a soft, dry makeup brush to clean hard-to-reach crevices. Avoid liquid immersion or harsh chemical detergents, as moisture can penetrate hairline fractures and damage unfired overglaze enamels or gilding.
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