VOLKSTED TRIEBNER ENS&CO - Triebner - Figure - Putti musicales en porcelana de Volksted Triebner Ens&Co - Porcelain

Sculptural group of musical putti in porcelain by the Triebner Ens & Co. manufactory, 1894–1899. Late 19th century, Historicism.
Volkstedt, Thuringia, Germany.
It is the oldest porcelain manufactory in Volkstedt.
The history of porcelain production in German Thuringia began in 1762. By the late 18th century, it was known throughout Europe and offered numerous types of figurines, among other products. In 1832, the manufactory lost its exclusive privilege, and other porcelain manufacturers emerged in Volkstedt and the surrounding region.
This company changed ownership numerous times. 1815–1860 Greiner Stauch & Co.
1861–1875 Macheleid, Triebner & Co.
In 1899, the manufactory became a public limited company.
The company’s mark changed over time: in 1760, it consisted of two crossed pitchforks. In 1800, the letter R for Rudolstadt was added. Later in the 19th century, a single pitchfork with a sun was added. In the 20th century, the mark consisted of the letters FG.
An allegory of music in dynamic poses. Two putti play instruments, a mandolin and a flute. The central putto holds the sheet music.
The figures rest on a divan with a Neo-Rococo silhouette, molded legs, bright gold edging, and a backrest with delicate painted button tufting in pastel green, decorated with polychrome floral bouquets.
Hard-paste porcelain, modeled and hand-painted in enamel and gilt.
Very well preserved, retaining the vividness of the original pigments, the sheen of the glaze, and the integrity of the gilding. No previous restorations.
Minor loss due to the clean break of a piece of one putto’s wing. The remaining vulnerable areas, such as fingers, instruments, hands, and feet, are in excellent condition.
Rosette-and-star mark with multiple stylized rays, painted in underglaze blue, the official mark of the Triebner-Ens company.
Incised number 108 in the paste, possibly the mold number.
Possible worker’s mark/workshop control mark.
V /1 on the base, possibly the mark of the artisan who made the figurine.