How do I care for a painted wooden statue?

Keep wooden and painted figures away from direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes to protect the fragile surface layers. Dust them gently with a dry, soft brush. Avoid using liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths, as these can easily damage old polychrome paint or delicate gilding.

Are these figures mainly European?

European pieces from German, French, Italian, and English workshops form a large part of the selection. These include factory porcelain and folk art carvings. Asian works, such as Chinese porcelain figures and Japanese okimono, also feature among the global traditions represented here.

How are pairs of figures matched?

Many nineteenth-century figures were produced as mirrored pairs to serve as mantelpiece ornaments or garnitures. They often depict complementary subjects like allegorical seasons, trades, or courtly figures. Remaining together over generations, these pairs retain their original symmetry and decorative balance.

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A polychrome decorative statue brings vivid colour and sculptural presence into a room, spanning centuries of global craftsmanship from European porcelain to carved wood figures.

Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Gardeners

19th century

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Pair of Antique English Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Gardeners

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C18th Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Putti on Clouds

18th century

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C18th Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Putti on Clouds

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£1,250

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

19th century

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

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£950

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