Rare Minton Porcelain Figure Girl In Louis XVI Chair, Shape No.125, Mid 19th Century

An exceptionally rare porcelain cabinet figure produced by Minton in the mid-19th century, depicting a young girl seated in a finely modelled Louis XVI style chair. The model corresponds to shape No. 125 recorded in the Minton Archive, confirming its authenticity as an original factory design.                                                                                                                                                   This delicate figure reflects the period when Minton achieved remarkable artistic refinement in small sculptural porcelain. The modelling is soft and precise, with a naturally posed figure, finely painted floral dress, and carefully applied gilding to the chair. Under magnification, the necklace reveals individually formed links, a detail rarely seen outside the finest English porcelain work.                                                                                                                                                     The base features the wide flat ring foot with central recess typical of early Minton figure production. The original factory mark was positioned at the centre and later deliberately removed, with a small glaze patch applied over the area, now visible as a distinct spot — a known 19th-century practice for commercial reasons.                                                                      Documented in the Minton Archive and surviving in extremely small numbers, this model represents a rare opportunity to acquire an early sculptural design in outstanding condition. Condition: Only a tiny area of gilt loss on the lower rim; otherwise, outstanding condition with no chips, cracks, or restoration. Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm, width 9 cm, depth 8.5 cm. Weight 422 grams. 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.