Unterweissbach - Figure - Biscuit porcelain
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A porcelain biscuit figurine by Unterweissbach, made in the GDR in the 1950s, depicting a pastoral scene with a seated woman and a standing man playing a wind instrument, height about 18 cm, width 15 cm, depth 15 cm, weight about 852 g, in very good condition with age-related marks.
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Figurative porcelain biscuit group – Unterweissbach – Made in GDR – pastoral scene
Description
Elegant figurative group in white biscuit porcelain, depicting a pastoral scene inspired by the Rococo taste of the 18th century.
The composition shows a young woman seated accompanied by an animal, holding a rich decoration of grape clusters and foliage, while a standing young man plays a wind instrument.
The sculpture stands out for the finesse of its molding: delicate faces, hands and fingers carefully worked, folds of clothing, grape clusters, foliage and many small relief details.
The base bears a crowned blue mark as well as the inscription “Made in GDR”, attributed to the German manufactory Unterweissbach, Thuringia.
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 18 cm
Width: approx. 15 cm
Weight: approx. 852 g
Condition: very good overall considering the age. The delicate elements visible in the photographs are well preserved. Slight traces or small irregularities related to age and manufacture may be present.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of the condition, the quality of the modeling, and the mark under the base.
The piece will be carefully packed for shipment.
Figurative porcelain biscuit group – Unterweissbach – Made in GDR – pastoral scene
Description
Elegant figurative group in white biscuit porcelain, depicting a pastoral scene inspired by the Rococo taste of the 18th century.
The composition shows a young woman seated accompanied by an animal, holding a rich decoration of grape clusters and foliage, while a standing young man plays a wind instrument.
The sculpture stands out for the finesse of its molding: delicate faces, hands and fingers carefully worked, folds of clothing, grape clusters, foliage and many small relief details.
The base bears a crowned blue mark as well as the inscription “Made in GDR”, attributed to the German manufactory Unterweissbach, Thuringia.
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 18 cm
Width: approx. 15 cm
Weight: approx. 852 g
Condition: very good overall considering the age. The delicate elements visible in the photographs are well preserved. Slight traces or small irregularities related to age and manufacture may be present.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of the condition, the quality of the modeling, and the mark under the base.
The piece will be carefully packed for shipment.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Unterweissbach
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Number of objects
1
Style
Vintage
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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