Rare Antique Sitzendorf Porcelain Figurine Romantic Couple with Flower Basket

Rare Antique Sitzendorf Porcelain Figurine Romantic Couple with Flower Basket

​Offered for sale is a original German porcelain figurine crafted by the famous Sitzendorf manufactory in Thuringia. This hand painted piece depicts a courtly couple in romantic attire seated together with a basket of flowers.

​Dating and Markings

​The figurine originates from the interwar period between 1918 and 1939. The bottom of the piece features the underglaze blue crown mark with the letter S which confirms its origin from this era. The underside also displays a hand painted number 3 applied by the decorator. Double figure groups from Sitzendorf in this period were not impressed with mold numbers making this combination of markings completely authentic and correct.

​Craftsmanship and Condition

​This figurine represents fine German porcelain craftsmanship. The figures are hand painted with delicate floral patterns on their garments and finished with subtle gold gilding along the rococo style base. The most remarkable aspect of this item is its state of preservation. All tiny hand formed ceramic flowers inside the basket and on the hat are completely intact. There are no chips cracks repairs or missing pieces anywhere on the item.