Volkstedt Dresden Lace Courting Couple

Description: Item/Description: Mid-20th-century German porcelain figural group depicting a Rococo-style courtly couple seated together on a rustic garden bench, with the lady holding a floral-decorated yellow sunhat and wearing a burgundy bodice and cream floral skirt, while the gentleman wears an emerald green frock coat, yellow lapels, and purple breeches. The hand-painted figures feature applied porcelain lace, floral embellishments, and gilded scrollwork on an oval rocaille base, with a blue underglaze crowned monogram mark and incised and handwritten production numbers on the underside. Founded in 1762 in Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany, Aelteste Volkstedt Porzellanmanufaktur is one of Germany's historic porcelain manufacturers. Material: Porcelain Dimensions: Length: 3 1/2"; Width: 5"; Height: 5 1/4" Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include possible minor losses to the delicate applied porcelain lace and light rubbing to the painted enamels and gilding. Age: Mid-20th Century Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $20 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 755 Buyers premium: 23%

Estimate:£15.03

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