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. (Volkstedt porcelain, Dresden lace figurine, German porcelain couple, Rococo courting scene, hand-painted porcelain) Material: Porcelain, enamel, gilt 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, circa 1945�1960s 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:£14.98

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