Add a touch of timeless European elegance to your display cabinet with this beautiful vintage Sitzendorf hand-painted German porcelain figurine. Standing at 10.5 cm (approx. 4.1 inches) tall, this charming piece depicts a traditional 18th-century peasant boy or fruit vendor leaning casually against a rustic tree stump next to a large woven wicker basket filled with ripe yellow apples.
Crafted in Thuringia, Germany, the figure boasts the high-quality craftsmanship, bright color palette, and delicate hand-painted facial features typical of Sitzendorf’s beloved historical revival figurines. The base features the clear underglaze blue crown over script "S" factory mark alongside an artist inventory pattern number.
Dimensions & Specifications
- Height: 10.5 cm (105 mm)
- Base Footprint: Approx. 6.0 cm x 5.0 cm
- Material: Fine Glazed Porcelain
- Country of Origin: Thuringia, Germany
- Authenticity Mark: Blue underglaze crown over script "S" logo.
Condition Report
- Very Good Vintage Quality: This figure has been closely inspected and is free from any major chips, cracks, or hairline fractures. The delicate details—including the boy's fingers, the brim of his tricorn-style hat, and the fruit cluster inside the basket—are fully intact.
- Paint & Glaze: Enamel colors remain bright, crisp, and clean with a glossy finish.
- Base Surface: Shows light, normal shelf-wear rubbing on the underside rim from age.
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