Antique 1890s Volkstedt Porcelain Figurine of Young Man in Rococo Style Outfit

Description: Up for your consideration this absolutely gorgeous Porcelain Figurine of Young Man in Rococo Style Outfit by Volkstedt, Rudolstadt, Germany. Figurine in a very good condition for it's age - no chips, cracks nor crazing noted. Boy is approximately 6" tall and 3" at his widest. Marked underside with blue crown Volkstedt (1854-1900) Rudolstadt Porzellanmanufaktur mark and pattern number 40. Rococo originates from the French word "rocaille" and is characterized by flowing lines, curves, and counter curves that change direction. This ornate style, filled with sensuality and fantasy, emerged in 1715 as a rejection of the dark and overly ornate Baroque style popularized at Versailles. Unlike Baroque, Rococo emphasizes lighter colors and natural elements. The figurine is a perfect example of this style - lacquer shoes, bright yellow coat, lace jabot and frills, rose patterned vest etc. 100 years later all the details look bright and fresh thanks to craftsmanship, quality and personal touch of Volkstedt artisans. Volkstedt porcelain manufactory sited in Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany, was the earliest porcelain manufactory in Thuringia. The factory had its origins in an official request made 8 September 1760 by the porcelain maker Georg Heinrich Macheleid (1723 -1801). Macheleid had long worked in the glass manufactory at Glücksthal and had gained the arcana of porcelain-making by his own researches, apparently independent of Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus and Johann Friedrich Böttger, the ceramists at Meissen. He wished to open a privileged porcelain factory, making true hard-paste porcelain, intended to be sited in Sitzendorf. In 1762 the privilege was granted by Johann Friederich, Fürst von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, a great patron of the arts and music, specifying that the manufactory was to be set up near his princely court of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, under his personal direction. Volkstedt gained a reputation for its finely painted and carefully modeled porcelain figures that it holds for collectors today. Marks, in underglaze blue, include the ubiquitous crowned N adopted from Capodimonte by many manufactories, closed crown and R (Rudostadt) with crossed swords (adopted from Meissen) or 1762. I found no significant condition issues with this figurine, but signs of previous use and ownership should be expected consistent with its vintage timeline and should be taken into consideration with age and ownership. Please note: I will accept any reasonable offer. Please check out all pictures and thank you for watching.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Katy, Texas

End Time: 2024-10-15T03:24:50.000Z

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