Pair Of 19th Century German Porcelain Sweetmeat Figures, Attributed To Volkstedt

Delicately modeled pair of German porcelain sweetmeat figures, attributed to the Volkstedt manufactory, Thuringia, c.1880. Each figure represents a young girl standing with one foot raised upon a reticulated basket, holding a bird in her hand and wearing a dotted classical-style tunic. The rococo-style scroll bases are molded and painted in pastel tones.                                                                                            On the bases an underglaze blue crossed-swords mark typically used by Thuringian porcelain factories emulating the well-known crossed-swords mark of Meissen in the 19th century.                                                    A beautifully preserved pair, with no damage or restoration. One small firing crack near the base, a typical result of kiln tension during production. Notably, all fragile applied details — including flowers and birds - are completely intact, which is particularly rare in figures of this type. One figure has a slight gold brush mark on the hand, likely from original decoration. Measurements: Left-arm figure: Height 19.5 cm, Width 13 cm, Depth 10 cm, Weight 374 g Right-arm figure: Height 19 cm, Width 13 cm, Depth 10 cm, Weight 367 g A rare and decorative pair, offering high artistic and historical appeal for collectors of German porcelain and Meissen-style revival pieces. Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.