Antique porcelain figure Schierholtz Woman with Cherub, c. 1880
£230.00
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The figure depicts a woman who holds in her hands a cherub who holds a flower in her hand.
A massive figure in the style of the early Schierholtz, with the attention to detail and careful selection of colors characteristic of this manufactory.
On the base we see the mark of the manufactory.
This mark was used from 1865 to 1907. Given the form, colors and overall design, this figurine is dated to an earlier period, in my opinion c. 1880.
Schierholtz was founded in 1816 by the Heuäcker Brothers. After one of the brothers died, Christian Gottfried Schierholz became a partner. This Thuringian manufactory gained fame thanks to its lithophanes. These masterpieces were produced since 1849 by Gottfried Henklein and are made of unglazed porcelain with filigree, light-permeable engravings. The manufactory has in its resources more than 2,000 models. Their artists are still working on new motifs.
In 1851 after Christian's death, the factory management was taken over by his sons, Julius and Hugo. The second one, Hugo, died in 1860. His brother along with his widow Julie run the company.
In 1877 the next generation took over, Max and Arthur (sons of Julius and Hugo). After Max left, Arthur gained sole ownership, and died in 1899. The factory became a public limited company Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue G.m.b.H.
The company was nationalized after WWII when Thuringia became a part of Eastern Germany. It was named VEB Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue. After German re-unification in 1990, the Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue G.m.b.H. name was restored.
From 1995, it became a part of the Königlich privilegierte Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau G.m.b.H.
Condition: part of the right hand of the cherub is missing, with this hand the cherub apparently leaned on the cornucopia, of which only the lower part remains.
Despite these losses, the figurine is a complete composition, and when viewed from the front it is not even clear that the cherub is missing part of the right hand.
Otherwise excellent antique condition, with no damage; even the flowers and leaves have no losses. Please carefully regard all photos.
Height 26.5cm
Length 17cm
Width 17cm
Weight 1184g
* Please note: customs and import charges may apply for international buyers, bidders are responsible for any customs duties fees.
* Item will be sent fully tracked and insured. Please note cost of shipping includes labour, packaging and postage
* Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screen colourations.
Antique porcelain figure Schierholtz Woman with Cherub, c. 1880
£230.00
A massive figure in the style of the early Schierholtz, with the attention to detail and careful selection of colors characteristic of this manufactory.
On the base we see the mark of the manufactory.
This mark was used from 1865 to 1907. Given the form, colors and overall design, this figurine is dated to an earlier period, in my opinion c. 1880.
Schierholtz was founded in 1816 by the Heuäcker Brothers. After one of the brothers died, Christian Gottfried Schierholz became a partner. This Thuringian manufactory gained fame thanks to its lithophanes. These masterpieces were produced since 1849 by Gottfried Henklein and are made of unglazed porcelain with filigree, light-permeable engravings. The manufactory has in its resources more than 2,000 models. Their artists are still working on new motifs.
In 1851 after Christian's death, the factory management was taken over by his sons, Julius and Hugo. The second one, Hugo, died in 1860. His brother along with his widow Julie run the company.
In 1877 the next generation took over, Max and Arthur (sons of Julius and Hugo). After Max left, Arthur gained sole ownership, and died in 1899. The factory became a public limited company Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue G.m.b.H.
The company was nationalized after WWII when Thuringia became a part of Eastern Germany. It was named VEB Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue. After German re-unification in 1990, the Von Schierholz Porzellan Manufaktur Plaue G.m.b.H. name was restored.
From 1995, it became a part of the Königlich privilegierte Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau G.m.b.H.
Condition: part of the right hand of the cherub is missing, with this hand the cherub apparently leaned on the cornucopia, of which only the lower part remains.
Despite these losses, the figurine is a complete composition, and when viewed from the front it is not even clear that the cherub is missing part of the right hand.
Otherwise excellent antique condition, with no damage; even the flowers and leaves have no losses. Please carefully regard all photos.
Height 26.5cm
Length 17cm
Width 17cm
Weight 1184g
* Please note: customs and import charges may apply for international buyers, bidders are responsible for any customs duties fees.
* Item will be sent fully tracked and insured. Please note cost of shipping includes labour, packaging and postage
* Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screen colourations.