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Very Nice, Early Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Elephant of Large Size
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Very Nice, Early Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Elephant of Large Size

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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The elephant is shown with its trunk raised and is draped with an embroidered and tasselled blanket. Hand painted and modeled with fine detail. Carl Thieme founded his porcelain factory in Potschappel, Germany in 1872. Once a decorator and porcelain painter for Meissen, he began production of his own porcelain and hired a talented flower modeler by the name ofKarl August Kuntasch who later became both his business partner and son-in-law. Kuntasch was responsible for introducing and promoting Thieme porcelain on an international level, and it soon became world famous. The elephant is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Size: 8.5? Height by 12 Length

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Dresden Porcelain Elephant Figurine to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
30.4cm (11.97")
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The elephant is shown with its trunk raised and is draped with an embroidered and tasselled blanket. Hand painted and modeled with fine detail. Carl Thieme founded his porcelain factory in Potschappel, Germany in 1872. Once a decorator and porcelain painter for Meissen, he began production of his own porcelain and hired a talented flower modeler by the name ofKarl August Kuntasch who later became both his business partner and son-in-law.
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Kuntasch was responsible for introducing and promoting Thieme porcelain on an international level, and it soon became world famous.
Bushells Antiques

The elephant is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Size: 8.5? Height by 12 Length

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Dresden Porcelain Elephant Figurine to the 1890s.

Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
30.4cm (11.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA746000
Dealers Internal Ref
7676
Bushells Antiques
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Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. SOLD15 OCT 26
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Archive I A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. SOLD15 OCT 26

Very Nice, Early Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Elephant of Large Size

Archive II A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. View II
Archive III A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. View III
Archive IV A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. View IV
Archive V A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. View V
Archive VI A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. View VI
Archive VII A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket. View VII
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A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket.
Very Nice, early Carl Thieme Dresden porcelain elephant of large size
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A large Dresden porcelain elephant figure painted in grey with a raised trunk and an ornate, colourful hand-painted saddle blanket.
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  • ObjectFigurines & Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleDresden
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Glaze
  • ColourGrey, Multicoloured
  • MotifsRaised trunk, decorative caparison, hand-painted florals, tassel embellishments
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 30.4 cm (12 in)

This early Carl Thieme Dresden porcelain elephant figure dates from 1890 and originates from Germany. Modelled with a raised trunk and white tusks, the grey creature wears an elaborate white caparison blanket edged in red and green with floral decoration in pink, blue, yellow, and green, complemented by hanging tassels with blue and yellow caps. The smooth porcelain body carries a glossy glaze finish over detailed modelling of the ears and toes. Measuring 21.6 cm high by 30.4 cm wide, the piece sits well atop a sideboard, console table, or display cabinet within a living room, hallway, or study. The sturdy base ensures stable placement as a sculptural focal point on flat surfaces.

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Dresden porcelain refers to fine hard-paste porcelain created by artisan workshops in and around Dresden, Germany, starting in the mid-19th century. Renowned for elaborate hand-painted decoration, gilding, and expressive figure modelling, Dresden became synonymous with highly ornate decorative ceramics.

Dresden figurines were handcrafted from hard-paste porcelain, moulded, and kiln-fired at elevated temperatures. Craftsmen then applied hand-painted overglaze enamels and gold leaf accents before a final low-temperature glaze firing to fix the colours.

Authentic Dresden items generally bear distinct blue underglaze factory marks, such as Carl Thiemes Potschappel mark featuring a crown and letters or crossed lines. In addition, genuine period items exhibit precise hand-painted enamelling, detailed gilding, and sharp modelling standard for late 19th- to early 20th-century German workshops.

Place larger porcelain animal figures on a console table, sideboard, or within a styled bookcase to create a focal point. Combining historical porcelain with contemporary minimalist furniture adds visual texture and character through contrasting styles.

Clean porcelain using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or dry feather duster to remove surface dust. Avoid liquid immersion or abrasive household cleaners, as moisture and harsh chemicals can damage fragile hand-painted enamel and gilded details over time.
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