Unterweissbach - Figure - Porcelain
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Porcelain figurine by Unterweißbach PMU, a seated ballerina on a pedestal, hand-painted hard porcelain, model no. 8, Germany, circa 1955–1975; dimensions 18 × 10 × 10 cm; condition: moderate to heavy wear with potentially missing small parts.
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Unterweißbach Porcelain Manufactory – Elegant Ballerina on a Base – Hand-painted hard porcelain – Model No. 8 – Germany, ca. 1955–1975
For sale is an elegant porcelain figurine of a seated ballerina from the traditional porcelain manufacturer Unterweißbach (PMU), Thuringia, Germany. The figure impresses with its graceful pose, finely worked anatomy, and a fully porcelain-molded tutu with delicate ruffles.
The high-quality hand-painting gives the dancer a lively expression. The classic ballet style and harmonious design make this model a decorative piece of German porcelain art from the postwar era.
The underside bears the blue Unterweißbach manufactory mark as well as the green model number "8".
Condition
The figurine is overall in good, collectible condition. The porcelain is clean and the painting is well preserved. On the finely molded porcelain tutu there are two small chips/abrasions, which are documented in the photos. No other obvious damages or restorations are known.
Details
* Manufacturer: Porcelain Manufactory Unterweißbach (PMU), Germany
* Model: No. 8
* Material: Hand-painted hard porcelain
* Production period: ca. 1955–1975
* Motif: Seated ballerina
* Mark: Blue Unterweißbach manufactory mark
* Model number: Green "8"
This expressive figure is a fine example of high-quality Thuringian porcelain art and is suitable both as a collector’s piece and as elegant decor.
Keywords: Unterweißbach, PMU, Thuringian porcelain, Ballerina, Dancer, figurine, hand-painted, vintage, mid-century, collector’s porcelain, German porcelain, porcelain figurine.
Unterweißbach Porcelain Manufactory – Elegant Ballerina on a Base – Hand-painted hard porcelain – Model No. 8 – Germany, ca. 1955–1975
For sale is an elegant porcelain figurine of a seated ballerina from the traditional porcelain manufacturer Unterweißbach (PMU), Thuringia, Germany. The figure impresses with its graceful pose, finely worked anatomy, and a fully porcelain-molded tutu with delicate ruffles.
The high-quality hand-painting gives the dancer a lively expression. The classic ballet style and harmonious design make this model a decorative piece of German porcelain art from the postwar era.
The underside bears the blue Unterweißbach manufactory mark as well as the green model number "8".
Condition
The figurine is overall in good, collectible condition. The porcelain is clean and the painting is well preserved. On the finely molded porcelain tutu there are two small chips/abrasions, which are documented in the photos. No other obvious damages or restorations are known.
Details
* Manufacturer: Porcelain Manufactory Unterweißbach (PMU), Germany
* Model: No. 8
* Material: Hand-painted hard porcelain
* Production period: ca. 1955–1975
* Motif: Seated ballerina
* Mark: Blue Unterweißbach manufactory mark
* Model number: Green "8"
This expressive figure is a fine example of high-quality Thuringian porcelain art and is suitable both as a collector’s piece and as elegant decor.
Keywords: Unterweißbach, PMU, Thuringian porcelain, Ballerina, Dancer, figurine, hand-painted, vintage, mid-century, collector’s porcelain, German porcelain, porcelain figurine.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Unterweissbach
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
10 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1950-1970
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