Pair Of Sitzendorf Porcelain Figures, Children With Pet Lambs, Germany C.1887

A finely modeled and well-preserved pair of porcelainfigures, produced by Bros. Voigt & Alfred Voigt, Sitzendorf, Thuringia,circa 1887. The composition shows a seated girl and boy, each accompanied by apet lamb — a theme often associated with innocence and sentiment in19th-century decorative art.          The girl is feeding her lamb with a gilded spoon, while the boy gentlystrokes his lamb in a quiet gesture of affection. Both are richly hand-painted,with detailed floral garments and finely preserved gilt highlights. Theirfacial modeling and expressive gestures are precisely executed.                                                                                         Thewhite lace-like elements of their clothing are formed using actual fabricdipped in porcelain slip and fired - a technique known as porcelain lace orDresden lace. Sitzendorf was particularly recognized for its mastery of thisdelicate process during the Voigt period.                                                                                  The base withunderglaze blue cross-hatch mark, attributed to the Sitzendorf factory, in usefrom around 1887. These child-themed Rococo figures were a hallmark of theirproduction and remain desirable collector’s items.Condition:Boy: minor lace losses, small firing flaw to the base(from manufacture); otherwise in excellent condition.                                                                                                                                                                            Girl: minor lace losses only; gilding and painting well preserved.Dimensions:Boy: 13.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep, 312 g Girl: 13.5 cmhigh, 8.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep, 365 gPlease study the accompanying photographscarefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have anyquestions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with fulltracking and insurance.