Exquisite rare Art Deco porcelain figurine group of an “Oriental Couple”, superb chinoiserie on a rococo gilded base, made by Sitzendorfer Porzellan Manufaktur, in excellent condition. It depicts a marvelous tea serving scene where the man sits on a rich decorated pillow with tassels, long pipe resting near, while a standing lady ceremoniously serve him the tea. Detailed hand painted in heavy gold on a perfect white porcelain, the figurine has a great coloring for the skin parts, with shades and blush along with perfect realistic oriental figures. Stunning collector item of fine porcelain artistry. Founded by Wilhem Liebmann in 1850, the company was nearly destroyed by fire in 1858 so he decided to retire. Alfred and Carl Wilhelm Voigt became joint chairmen and rebuilt the factory. In 1896 the company became a limited company with a stock holding of one million marks. The major shareholder was Albert Schönau. It is his initial "S" which in 1902 became part of the Sitzendorfer "Crown over S" mark.  It is in excellent condition, marked on the back of the base with specific blue crowned “S” and hollow peals (not filled), impressed numbered #42 and ink numbered, beautifully sculpted and glazed, chip on the inside of the under base not visible when rests, possible minimal age related gild fade, otherwise NO chips, NO cracks and NO repairs, please see the pictures as they are part of description. Germany 1918 - 1949 Dimensions: Height: 18,2 cm Length: 18 cm Width: 10 cm It will be very carefully and safely packed ! With love and respect for the porcelain - “ The White Gold “