Volkstedt Galant Musician Pair Richard Eckert Porcelain c. 1894
£880.00
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An elegant and substantial pair of German porcelain figures by Richard Eckert & Co., Volkstedt, dating to circa 1894. These large-scale bisque figures represent the refined sentimental and Rococo Revival taste that defined decorative interiors of the late 19th century.
The sculptural detail remains crisp and matte in the bisque bodies, contrasted by glazed bases that provide depth and visual balance. The painting of the faces and costumes is delicate and controlled, executed with notable refinement.
Such figures were highly popular in Volkstedt workshops from the 1880s onward. The model likely originated in the late 19th century and continued under Richard Eckert & Co. after 1894. There is also a view that the composition may draw inspiration from 19th-century Faust and Gretchen imagery, part of the broader artistic tradition influenced by Goethe's Faust.
Both figures bear the underglaze blue mark of Richard Eckert & Co., Volkstedt, together with the incised number "30".
Dimensions
Man: Height 35 cm; Width 14.5 cm; Depth 14.5 cm; Weight 1417 g
Lady: Height 34.5 cm; Width 14.6 cm; Depth 14.6 cm; Weight 1262 g
Condition
Man: ideal condition - truly looks like new.
Lady: in the hair there is a flower with a tiny chip; it is not visible, but you can feel it by hand. Otherwise, ideal condition.
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.
Volkstedt Galant Musician Pair Richard Eckert Porcelain c. 1894
£880.00
The sculptural detail remains crisp and matte in the bisque bodies, contrasted by glazed bases that provide depth and visual balance. The painting of the faces and costumes is delicate and controlled, executed with notable refinement.
Such figures were highly popular in Volkstedt workshops from the 1880s onward. The model likely originated in the late 19th century and continued under Richard Eckert & Co. after 1894. There is also a view that the composition may draw inspiration from 19th-century Faust and Gretchen imagery, part of the broader artistic tradition influenced by Goethe's Faust.
Both figures bear the underglaze blue mark of Richard Eckert & Co., Volkstedt, together with the incised number "30".
Dimensions
Man: Height 35 cm; Width 14.5 cm; Depth 14.5 cm; Weight 1417 g
Lady: Height 34.5 cm; Width 14.6 cm; Depth 14.6 cm; Weight 1262 g
Condition
Man: ideal condition - truly looks like new.
Lady: in the hair there is a flower with a tiny chip; it is not visible, but you can feel it by hand. Otherwise, ideal condition.
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.