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Triebner Volkstedt Porcelain Young Couple with Grapes and Flowers, C. 1894
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Triebner Volkstedt Porcelain Young Couple with Grapes and Flowers, C. 1894

19th century
Sold 5 June 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Antique late 19th-century pair of porcelain figurines by Triebner, ENS & Eckert, c. 1894

This elegant pair of antique Volkstedt porcelain figurines depicts a young couple in a pastoral setting, dressed in 18th-century attire. The young woman holds a basket of grapes, while the gentleman presents a garland of flowers. These pieces reflect the Rococo style popular at the time, featuring delicate features, intricate floral patterns, and exceptional hand-painted detailing.

The figurines are mounted on decorative bases with gilt accents and scrollwork, exemplifying the high-quality craftsmanship of Volkstedt porcelain. One base bears the company mark (a single pitchfork with a sun), while the other has a worn mark.

Historical background:

The Volkstedt porcelain factory, established in 1767, became renowned for its luxurious figurines and decorative items under Triebner, ENS & Eckert in the late 19th century. As one of Germany’s oldest porcelain manufacturers, Volkstedt contributed significantly to the tradition of fine porcelain. Pieces like these were often commissioned for the homes of Europe’s elite, making them highly collectible today.

Dimensions:

Girl: Height 18.1 cm

Boy: Height 19.3 cm

Total weight: 451 grams

Condition:

Girl: Restored with visible overpainting on her neck and left hand upon close examination.

Boy: Flawless condition.

Please carefully review the accompanying photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.3cm (7.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117900
Description
Antique late 19th-century pair of porcelain figurines by Triebner, ENS & Eckert, c. 1894
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This elegant pair of antique Volkstedt porcelain figurines depicts a young couple in a pastoral setting, dressed in 18th-century attire.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The young woman holds a basket of grapes, while the gentleman presents a garland of flowers. These pieces reflect the Rococo style popular at the time, featuring delicate features, intricate floral patterns, and exceptional hand-painted detailing.

fig 1. A pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting a young man and woman adorned in historical attire, featuring floral accents and intricate bases.
fig 1. Triebner Volkstedt Porcelain Young Couple with Grapes and Flowers, C. 1894

The figurines are mounted on decorative bases with gilt accents and scrollwork, exemplifying the high-quality craftsmanship of Volkstedt porcelain. One base bears the company mark (a single pitchfork with a sun), while the other has a worn mark.

fig 2. A pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting a young man and woman adorned in historical attire, featuring floral accents and intricate bases.
fig 2. Triebner Volkstedt Porcelain Young Couple with Grapes and Flowers, C. 1894

Historical background:

The Volkstedt porcelain factory, established in 1767, became renowned for its luxurious figurines and decorative items under Triebner, ENS & Eckert in the late 19th century. As one of Germany’s oldest porcelain manufacturers, Volkstedt contributed significantly to the tradition of fine porcelain. Pieces like these were often commissioned for the homes of Europe’s elite, making them highly collectible today.

fig 3. A pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting a young man and woman adorned in historical attire, featuring floral accents and intricate bases.
fig 3. Triebner Volkstedt Porcelain Young Couple with Grapes and Flowers, C. 1894

Dimensions:

Girl: Height 18.1 cm

Boy: Height 19.3 cm

Total weight: 451 grams

Condition:

Girl: Restored with visible overpainting on her neck and left hand upon close examination.

Boy: Flawless condition.

Please carefully review the accompanying photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
19.3cm (7.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117900
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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Archive I A pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting a young man and woman adorned in historical attire, featuring floral accents and intricate bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Triebner Volkstedt Porcelain Young Couple with Grapes and Flowers, C. 1894

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A pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting a young man and woman adorned in historical attire, featuring floral accents and intricate bases.
Triebner Volkstedt porcelain young couple with grapes and flowers, c. 1894
Ref: SA1117900
A pair of hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting a young man and woman adorned in historical attire, featuring floral accents and intricate bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted floral patterns, Applied porcelain flowers, Gilt rococo scroll bases, Historic pastoral figures
  • SizeH 19.3 cm (8 in)

Late nineteenth-century European porcelain figures were heavily influenced by earlier Rococo and Neoclassical traditions, often produced in regions such as Thuringia, Germany, which had established major porcelain manufactories.

These items were typically cast in hard-paste porcelain, meticulously hand-painted with polychrome enamels, accented with applied ceramic lace or flowers, and finished with gilt highlights before undergoing high-temperature kiln firing.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the paste texture, hand-painted details, firing marks, and underglaze or impressed makers stamps on the base, which often correspond to specific factory registries from the late 1800s.

These pieces work well as focal display objects on mantelpieces, within glass-fronted cabinets, or styled atop stackable books on a side table to add historical texture and refined colour to a room.

Keep porcelain out of direct sunlight to prevent enamel fading, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid using liquid cleaners or water, especially on pieces with applied ceramic flowers or gilt details.
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