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Christian Nonne Volkstedt Allegorical Figures Pair, C.1780–1800
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Christian Nonne Volkstedt Allegorical Figures Pair, C.1780–1800

18th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A refined pair of German hard-paste porcelain allegorical figures by Christian Nonne, produced at Volkstedt circa 1780–1800 during the transition from Rococo to early Neoclassicism. Representing Spring and Autumn from a probable Four Seasons series, the pair unites abundance, harvest and renewal in an elegant decorative composition.

Cream-toned porcelain, floral hand-painting, antique-inspired costume and restrained gilding define the pair’s visual appeal. The figures are finely modelled, with graceful movement, soft drapery and particularly well-painted faces of notable quality.

Under the direction of Christian Nonne, Volkstedt reached a significant artistic peak and established its internationally recognised figure tradition.

The undersides bear the underglaze blue crossed-forks mark associated with the historic Volkstedt manufactory, together with impressed model numbers.

These figures represent an especially desirable survival from one of the most important periods in early European porcelain.

Dimensions

Girl with birds (Spring): height 21 cm; width 9 cm; depth 9 cm; weight 340 g

Girl with cornucopia (Autumn): height 21.5 cm; width 9 cm; depth 9 cm; weight 377 g

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
21cm (8.27")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Volkstedt Allegorical Porcelain Figures to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210706
Dealers Internal Reference
B1711
Description
A refined pair of German hard-paste porcelain allegorical figures by Christian Nonne, produced at Volkstedt circa 1780–1800 during the transition from Rococo to early Neoclassicism.
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Representing Spring and Autumn from a probable Four Seasons series, the pair unites abundance, harvest and renewal in an elegant decorative composition.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases.
fig 1. Christian Nonne Volkstedt Allegorical Figures Pair, C.1780–1800

Cream-toned porcelain, floral hand-painting, antique-inspired costume and restrained gilding define the pair’s visual appeal. The figures are finely modelled, with graceful movement, soft drapery and particularly well-painted faces of notable quality.

fig 2. A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases.
fig 2. Christian Nonne Volkstedt Allegorical Figures Pair, C.1780–1800

Under the direction of Christian Nonne, Volkstedt reached a significant artistic peak and established its internationally recognised figure tradition.

The undersides bear the underglaze blue crossed-forks mark associated with the historic Volkstedt manufactory, together with impressed model numbers.

fig 3. A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases.
fig 3. Christian Nonne Volkstedt Allegorical Figures Pair, C.1780–1800

These figures represent an especially desirable survival from one of the most important periods in early European porcelain.

Dimensions

Girl with birds (Spring): height 21 cm; width 9 cm; depth 9 cm; weight 340 g

fig 4. A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases.
fig 4. Christian Nonne Volkstedt Allegorical Figures Pair, C.1780–1800

Girl with cornucopia (Autumn): height 21.5 cm; width 9 cm; depth 9 cm; weight 377 g

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
21cm (8.27")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Volkstedt Allegorical Porcelain Figures to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210706
Dealers Internal Ref
B1711
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A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases.
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Archive I A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases.

Christian Nonne Volkstedt Allegorical Figures Pair, C.1780–1800

Archive II A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases. View II
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Archive V A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases. View VI
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Archive X A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases. View X
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A pair of late 18th-century Volkstedt painted porcelain allegorical figures on ornate gilded scrollwork bases.
Christian Nonne Volkstedt allegorical figures pair, c.1780–1800
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FAQs

Volkstedt porcelain from the late 18th century is recognised for hard-paste ceramic construction, classical or allegorical subjects, Rococo-inspired scrollwork bases, and soft pastel enamelling with gilded accents.

These figures were sculpted from hard-paste porcelain composed of kaolin, feldspar, and quartz, before being glazed, kiln-fired, and finished with overglaze enamel pigments and liquid gold leaf.

Authentic pieces usually feature maker marks painted or pressed into the underside, such as the pitchfork or N marks associated with manufacturers like Christian Nonne, alongside characteristic hand-moulded details and glaze irregularities.

Designers often place porcelain figures symmetrically on a mantelpiece, inside glass-fronted cabinets, or atop a console table paired with contemporary art to create contrast.

Dust figures gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or chemical detergents that could compromise overglaze enamelling or historic repairs.
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