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How do I spot an antique porcelain figurine?

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How do I spot an antique porcelain figurine?
One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584. A couple of gardeners
Category

Antique 1750s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745 Sitting lovers
Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Pair of Musicians Seated in Ormolu Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of seated Musician figures. 14cm high figures, Crossed swords
Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurines of a Courting Man & Woman C1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurines of a Courting Man & Woman C1890 Measures- She: 4.75"H
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Snowball Thrower & Girl, A. Koenig, c 1910
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very charming Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurines: Boy in dark blue jacket, under it a brown
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Large Pair of Allegory Figurines Day & Night by Silvia Kloede, Ca 2007
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large, excellently crafted allegories - Day & Night in the form of two slender female
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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