Antique Late 19th Century Sitzendorf hand made porcelain figurine of a man holding a basket.
Dimensions:
Length x width x height: 27 x 19 x 19 cm
Weight: 1629 grams
Condition: Figurine is pre - used, has age related wear and tear, minor parts of flower's stems are missing, otherwise good overall condition, please see pictures.

This beautiful antique porcelain figurine is a hand made piece of fine porcelain by Sitzendorf, a master craftsman in 19th century Germany. The piece is decorated with floral motifs and features a man holding a basket. This hand crafted treasure will make an appropriate gift for anyone who appreciates well-made European art.

Made in Germany, Ca. 1884 - 1902

Hallmarked with maker's mark.

Sitzendorfer Porzellanmanufaktur Wilhelm Liebmann was established in 1850. Most of the manufactory was demolished in 1858 in a blast. it was rebuild by Liebmann with a help of his business partner Wilhelm Oertel.

In 1884 the factory was bought by Alfred and Carl Wilhelm Voigt. In 1890 Unterweißbach subsidiary was opened. In 1896 the business was turned into a limited stock company.

During the WWII the factory production was concentrated on war-related items. In 1958 East Germany government started to influence the factory management. In 1972 it was nationalized.

Condition: Figurine is pre - used, has age related wear and tear, minor parts of flower's stems are missing, otherwise good overall condition, please see pictures.