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Large Dresden Style Porcelain Figure, C.1900, Thuringia/capodimonte Influence, 51cm
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Large Dresden Style Porcelain Figure, C.1900, Thuringia/capodimonte Influence, 51cm

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 September 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
This “Large Dresden Style Porcelain Figure, C.1900, Thuringia/capodimonte Influence, 51cm” found a buyer.

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An impressive Dresden style porcelain figure, probably Thuringia or Italian Capodimonte, circa 1900. Standing 51cm tall, the figure is hand-painted and richly gilded, decorated with blue enamel flowers, and dressed in a theatrical masquerade costume. Excellent modelling; face and hands finely detailed. Minor loss to tip of spyglass only. No restoration, no overpainting.

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. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Porcelain Figure to the 1900s.

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An impressive Dresden style porcelain figure, probably Thuringia or Italian Capodimonte, circa 1900.
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Standing 51cm tall, the figure is hand-painted and richly gilded, decorated with blue enamel flowers, and dressed in a theatrical masquerade costume.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Excellent modelling; face and hands finely detailed. Minor loss to tip of spyglass only. No restoration, no overpainting.

fig 1. A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base.
fig 1. Large Dresden Style Porcelain Figure, C.1900, Thuringia/capodimonte Influence, 51cm

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. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Porcelain Figure to the 1900s.

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Archive I A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Dresden Style Porcelain Figure, C.1900, Thuringia/capodimonte Influence, 51cm

Archive II A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. View II
Archive III A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. View III
Archive IV A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. View IV
Archive V A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. View V
Archive VI A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. View VI
Archive VII A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. View VII
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Archive IX A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base. View IX
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Hertfordshire
SG9 0PY
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A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base.
Large Dresden Style Porcelain Figure, c.1900, Thuringia/Capodimonte Influence, 51cm
Ref: SA1153614
A large antique porcelain figure of a male musician in 18th-century attire, decorated with blue floral patterns and heavy gold gilding on an earthy base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Gilding
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted floral pattern, Gilt highlights, Naturalistic base, Period costume attire

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Dresden style porcelain refers to decorative figures and ceramics produced in factories around Dresden and Thuringia in Germany, gaining prominence during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often characterised by intricate lace details and hand-painted polychrome finishes.

These pieces are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, meticulously moulded or hand-modelled, and decorated with overglaze enamels and extensive gilt highlights applied by skilled artisans.

Authentic pieces typically feature underglaze blue or impressed factory marks on the base, hand-painted details with fine brushwork, and naturalistic ageing in the gilt and porcelain body rather than modern transfers.

Placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side cabinet, these detailed figures add a focal point of classical texture and historical interest when contrasted against minimalist modern furnishings.

Clean gently with a soft, dry feather duster or a very slightly damp microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive materials, or immersion in water to protect the delicate hand-painted glazes and gilding.
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