Item Report
Victorian Porcelain Cherub Posy Holder
By: Unknown (typical of late 19th-century German or Austrian porcelain manufactories, possibly attributed to Dresden or Sitzendorf workshops)
Style: Victorian Porcelain
Origin: Germany or Austria
Materials: Hand-painted porcelain with gilt highlights
Age: circa 1880-1910
Condition: Very Good (no chips or visible cracks, some expected wear to gilt, not officially graded)
Value: $40–$80
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible in this image. Check underside for possible factory mark.
Date: 2025-06-03 16:21:27.955054
Description:
A hand-painted porcelain figurine featuring a cherubic child kneeling and holding a floral-shaped posy holder or small vase. The cherub has delicate facial features, light brown curly hair, and soft pastel coloring typical of late 19th to early 20th-century European porcelain. The flower form is trimmed with gold detailing and painted in gentle pink and white hues. Likely produced as a decorative tabletop piece, often used for holding small flowers or as a novelty item.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This figurine is a charming example of late Victorian or Edwardian European porcelain. Such pieces were often made in German or Austrian factories and are characterized by their attention to detail, pastel palette, and delicate facial expressions. The condition appears good, with no obvious signs of chips or cracks from the image provided. Collectors value these for their decorative appeal and craftsmanship, though they are relatively common on the market. Value can be higher if marked with a desirable maker's stamp on the underside.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (no chips or visible cracks, some expected wear to gilt, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 90%
The form, palette, and fine detail are consistent with late Victorian-era German/ Austrian cherub figural porcelain. Identification is slightly less than 100% due to possible variations and absence of visible makers' marks.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The porcelain's modeling, painting, and mild wear are consistent with late 19th- early 20th-century European production. The authenticity score would be higher with views of the underside showing possible factory marks, but based on visible quality and wear, it likely is period.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Victorian, porcelain, cherub, posy holder, German, Austrian, figurine, 19th century, gilt, decorative
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