Item Report
Victorian Porcelain Cherub Posy Holder
By: Unknown, likely a German or Austrian porcelain factory
Style: Victorian European Porcelain
Origin: Germany or Austria
Materials: Hand-painted porcelain with gilt highlights
Age: circa 1890-1915
Condition: Very Good (minor wear to gilding, no visible cracks or chips)
Value: $40 - $80
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible from submitted image.
Date: 2025-06-03 16:23:35.068404
Description:
This is a late 19th- to early 20th-century porcelain posy holder or small vase, fashioned in the form of a kneeling cherub or putto holding a flower bud vessel. The piece features detailed hand-painting, delicate facial features, gilded highlights, and pastel coloring typical of Victorian or Edwardian era decorative porcelain from Europe, most likely Germany or Austria. Such items were popular for displaying small flower arrangements or for decorative purposes on vanity tables.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
Charming example of late 19th/early 20th-century European porcelain, these cherub-themed figural vases are collectable for their decorative appeal. The condition appears good, with fine painting and little visible loss to the gilding. These types of pieces are commonly seen at auction and generally achieve modest prices unless by a named maker such as Meissen or Dresden.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor wear to gilding, no visible cracks or chips)
Identification Score: 90%
The distinctive cherub design, hand-painted detail, and porcelain material closely match known Victorian era porcelain posy holders, particularly from German and Austrian factories. The style, quality, and construction provide a strong basis for this identification.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The material, hand-painting, wear, and form are consistent with period European porcelain. Absence of a factory mark visible in the image slightly lowers the score, but no reproduction characteristics are immediately apparent.
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Keywords
Victorian, porcelain, cherub, posy holder, vase, Germany, Austria, hand-painted, collectible
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