Porcelain Figurine of 18th Century Courtly Gentleman. Volkstedt.

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German (Thuringia) porcelain figurine in the Meissen style - gentleman in 19th century dress inclining a slight bow with a rose in one hand. Beautiful colouring and detail. Has the faint remains of the Volksted mark for Alteste Volkstedter Porazllanfabrik underneath, with the impressed letters and figures 8 and an I over what might be a 4. Figurine measures 21 cm high (8.1/4 inches). He was once part of a couple, but his lady love has been broken. He has sustained slight finger damage, and now has his forefinger on the left hand repaired, and a missing tiny tip to his middle finger of the same hand. Otherwise excellent condition. Late 19th century. Porcelain mark is for 1894 to 1900.