Antique German Porcelain Figurine – “Dep. Grafenthal 8085” – Woman Seated on Base – c. 1879–1886
This listing features a rare antique German porcelain figurine, likely produced between 1879 and 1886 by the renowned Grafenthal porcelain manufactory in Thuringia, Germany. The figurine depicts a graceful woman in a flowing dress, seated atop a decorative jar .
The base is marked “Dep. Grafenthal 8085,” indicating it was made after the Grafenthal factory registered its mark with the Herzogliches Landgericht Gräfenthal in 1879. This mark was introduced following the company’s international success, including awards at the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1878) and the 1879 Sydney World’s Fair, where this new “Dep.” mark was first showcased.
Maker: Grafenthal Porcelain (Germany)
Marking: "Dep. Grafenthal 8085" – registered ca. 1879–1886
Material: Glazed porcelain
Size: Approx. 3.5” tall x 2.5” wide
Design: Seated woman in draped attire atop a decorative base
Condition: Some minor damage to the fingers, consistent with age; no major cracks or repairs
Provenance: Likely created shortly after the company’s mark was officially registered in 1879
A beautifully preserved example of late 19th-century European porcelain, perfect for collectors of antique figurines, Victorian decorative arts, or German ceramics history.
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