{"product_id":"christian-nonne-volkstedt-spring-autumn-pair-c-1780-1800-porcelain-figures","title":"Christian Nonne Volkstedt spring autumn pair c.1780–1800 porcelain figures","description":"Christian Nonne Volkstedt porcelain allegorical figures representing Spring and Autumn, c.1780-1800. A finely modelled pair from the late 18th century, reflecting the transition from Rococo elegance to early Neoclassical balance. The figures combine harvest symbolism through the cornucopia with renewal and harmony expressed by paired birds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe warm cream-toned porcelain body, finely hand-painted floral decoration, antique-inspired tunics and restrained gilding are especially attractive. Graceful movement, balanced modelling and finely detailed faces reveal very high quality hand-painted decoration and exceptional artistic control.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder Christian Nonne, Volkstedt became one of Europe's leading producers of finely modelled porcelain figures, establishing the characteristic Volkstedt figure tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undersides bear the underglaze blue crossed-forks mark associated with the historic Volkstedt manufactory, together with impressed model numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA rare surviving pair from one of the defining artistic periods of early German porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl with birds (Spring): height 21 cm; width 9 cm; depth 9 cm; weight 340 g\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl with cornucopia (Autumn): height 21.5 cm; width 9 cm; depth 9 cm; weight 377 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl with birds: one wing is chipped on each bird, small chips to the hair tips, the arms have been professionally restored and overpainted, and there are chips to the ends of the sash around her waist. In the rest, excellent condition, with full preservation of the colours and enamels; the face is very well painted.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl with cornucopia: the lower part of the sash around her waist has been reglued, and the little finger of the right hand is chipped. In the rest, excellent antique condition, with exceptionally good quality hand-painted decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884250419530,"sku":"B1711","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7963265760_q5bh.jpg?v=1785913272","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/christian-nonne-volkstedt-spring-autumn-pair-c-1780-1800-porcelain-figures","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}