What are antique ceramic statuettes?

Antique ceramic statuettes are modelled porcelain figures depicting people, animals, and allegorical scenes. They date mainly from the nineteenth century and reflect historical tastes like Georgian and Rococo Revival. These pieces were created primarily as decorative ornaments for mantelpieces and display cabinets. They capture human activities, seasonal themes, and whimsical narratives through careful sculpting.

How were these figures displayed historically?

In period interiors, these statuettes sat prominently on mantelpieces, side tables, and within glass-fronted cabinets. Pairs were often arranged symmetrically to balance a room's decor. Owners appreciated them as conversation pieces that demonstrated refinement and an interest in classical or pastoral subjects. Their colourful enamels and gilt highlights brightened candlelit drawing rooms.

How do I care for porcelain statuettes?

Porcelain statuettes require gentle handling and placement away from areas prone to accidental knocks. Dusting should be done lightly with a soft, dry brush to protect delicate protruding details. Avoid using harsh cleaning agents or submerging the figures in water, as moisture can harm historic enamel and gold leaf decorations. Stable indoor environments prevent thermal shock to the ceramic body.

How do I distinguish different periods?

Distinguishing periods involves examining the style of modelling, the composition of the porcelain body, and any factory marks present on the base. Victorian continental pieces often display different weight and glaze characteristics compared to earlier Georgian works. Reference to specific revival styles, such as Rococo Revival, helps date pieces that imitate eighteenth-century models like those from Chelsea or Derby. Comparing painted details provides further clues to the era of manufacture.

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Antique ceramic statuettes bring the character of past centuries directly into a room through modelled figures modelled in porcelain.

Fürstenberg Porcelain Figure – “The Drummer”, C. 1760

18th century

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Fürstenberg Porcelain Figure – “The Drummer”, C. 1760

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,500

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19th century

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A Late 19th Century Chinese Shiwan Pottery Tiger Circa 1880

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£1,195

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Rare Porcelain Figurine of a Flower Seller, Attributed to Dressel, Kister & Cie, Passau, C.1903

1900 - 1920

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Rare Porcelain Figurine of a Flower Seller, Attributed to Dressel, Kister & Cie, Passau, C.1903

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£200

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Bow Porcelain Figurine – Boy Singer, England, C.1765

18th century

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Bow Porcelain Figurine – Boy Singer, England, C.1765

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£700

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Pair of Derby Figures ' Welch Tailor and His Wife on Goats' Circa 1800

19th century

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Pair of Derby Figures ' Welch Tailor and His Wife on Goats' Circa 1800

From Treaders Collectables

£1,000

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Volkstedt Triebner, Ens &?Eckert Boy with Bird Figurine, C.?1877

19th century

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Volkstedt Triebner, Ens &?Eckert Boy with Bird Figurine, C.?1877

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£100

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Rare Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Grape Pickers, C.1875

19th century

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Rare Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Grape Pickers, C.1875

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£250

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Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Fruit-gathering Children, C.1900

1900 - 1920

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Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Fruit-gathering Children, C.1900

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£300

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Pair Chinese Porcelain Cockerels, C. 1890. Qing Dynasty.

19th century

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Pair Chinese Porcelain Cockerels, C. 1890. Qing Dynasty.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£390

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18th century

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18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus

From Treaders Collectables

£1,400

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The listings span the nineteenth century, including specific dates such as eighteen hundred and eighteen eighty, utilising hard-paste porcelain and enamel.

Victorian Staffordshire Figure Death of the Lion Queen C1850

19th century

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Victorian Staffordshire Figure Death of the Lion Queen C1850

From Shaun King Antiques

£385

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

From London City Antiques

£325

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Limbach Thuringia Antique German Porcelain Figurines of "Gardeners" by Gotthelf Greiner, C. 1770s

18th century

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Limbach Thuringia Antique German Porcelain Figurines of "Gardeners" by Gotthelf Greiner, C. 1770s

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,800

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Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

18th century

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Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£450

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Royal Worcester Rare Porcelain Figure "Karan Singh, the Trinket Maker" James Hadley, 1888

19th century

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Royal Worcester Rare Porcelain Figure "Karan Singh, the Trinket Maker" James Hadley, 1888

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,200

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Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Large Porcelain Figure of Woman with Scarf, 43 Cm

19th century

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Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Large Porcelain Figure of Woman with Scarf, 43 Cm

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,200

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Antique Ceramic Statuettes

Fürstenberg Porcelain Figure – “The Drummer”, C. 1760

A Late 19th Century Chinese Shiwan Pottery Tiger Circa 1880

Rare Porcelain Figurine of a Flower Seller, Attributed to Dressel, Kister & Cie, Passau, C.1903

Bow Porcelain Figurine – Boy Singer, England, C.1765

Pair of Derby Figures ' Welch Tailor and His Wife on Goats' Circa 1800

Volkstedt Triebner, Ens &?Eckert Boy with Bird Figurine, C.?1877

Rare Helena Wolfsohn Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Grape Pickers, C.1875

Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Figurines, Fruit-gathering Children, C.1900

Pair Chinese Porcelain Cockerels, C. 1890. Qing Dynasty.

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus

Victorian Staffordshire Figure Death of the Lion Queen C1850

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Figure

Limbach Thuringia Antique German Porcelain Figurines of "Gardeners" by Gotthelf Greiner, C. 1770s

Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

Royal Worcester Rare Porcelain Figure "Karan Singh, the Trinket Maker" James Hadley, 1888

Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Large Porcelain Figure of Woman with Scarf, 43 Cm

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