Sitzendorf - Figurine - Porcelain
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Exquisite Sitzendorf porcelain figurine titled “Galerie Scene,” a Rococo‑Baroque two‑figurine group showing a noble couple on a love seat, with hand‑painted floral detailing, about 12 × 9 × 6 cm, dating to 1910–1920, in excellent condition with original gilding and polychromy, base bearing the factory mark on the underside of the base (blue crown with two crossed lines).
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Important Rococo Porcelain Sculpture Group from Sitzendorf – "Genteel Scene" – 20th Century
Detailed Description
Exquisite polychrome porcelain figurine from the prestigious German manufactory Sitzendorf. The piece presents a classic "Cena Galante" of the Rococo period, depicting a noble couple seated on a love seat.
The Female Figure: Wears an 18th-century style gown with a detailed bodice, adorned with delicately hand-painted floral motifs and a vibrant green mantle. The fluid drapery of the skirt and the classical hairstyle stand out.
The Male Figure: Depicts a gentleman in an aristocratic pose, wearing a deep Bordeaux-colored frock coat, finely decorated white waistcoat, and blue breeches (culottes).
Base and Finish: The set rests on an oval Rococo-style base, richly decorated with scrollwork and reliefs
Technical Data
Manufacturer: Sitzendorf (Germany).
Material: Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome and gilded.
Style: Rococo / Baroque.
Condition: Excellent original condition. Display piece, with no chips, nicks, cracks or visible restorations. The gilding and polychromy preserve the original luster.
Marking: Factory mark on the base (often the blue crown with two crossed lines).
Approximate Dimensions
Important Rococo Porcelain Sculpture Group from Sitzendorf – "Genteel Scene" – 20th Century
Detailed Description
Exquisite polychrome porcelain figurine from the prestigious German manufactory Sitzendorf. The piece presents a classic "Cena Galante" of the Rococo period, depicting a noble couple seated on a love seat.
The Female Figure: Wears an 18th-century style gown with a detailed bodice, adorned with delicately hand-painted floral motifs and a vibrant green mantle. The fluid drapery of the skirt and the classical hairstyle stand out.
The Male Figure: Depicts a gentleman in an aristocratic pose, wearing a deep Bordeaux-colored frock coat, finely decorated white waistcoat, and blue breeches (culottes).
Base and Finish: The set rests on an oval Rococo-style base, richly decorated with scrollwork and reliefs
Technical Data
Manufacturer: Sitzendorf (Germany).
Material: Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome and gilded.
Style: Rococo / Baroque.
Condition: Excellent original condition. Display piece, with no chips, nicks, cracks or visible restorations. The gilding and polychromy preserve the original luster.
Marking: Factory mark on the base (often the blue crown with two crossed lines).
Approximate Dimensions
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Sitzendorf
Style subtype
Baroque
Style
Antique
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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