Couple Dancing Painting Appraisal

Dancing Rococo Couple Porcelain Figurine

This is a Rococo-style porcelain grouping depicting a dancing or courting couple. The male figure is dressed in a blue frock coat with white ruffled sleeves and collar, brown breeches, and red shoes, characteristic of 18th-century European aristocratic fashion. His hair is brown and short. The female figure wears an elaborate red bodice with white ruffles at the neckline and sleeves, and a highly detailed, volumetric pink skirt. The skirt is notable for its 'lace' or 'crinoline' effect, achieved through an applied porcelain technique, creating multiple tiers of ruffled, perforated material. Both figures have finely painted facial features with delicate expressions. They stand on a white, cloud-like base with gold painted accents and green foliage elements, suggesting an outdoor setting or stylized depiction. The overall construction appears to be molded and hand-painted porcelain. The condition seems good, with no obvious major chips or cracks visible from the provided image, though the setting suggests some dust accumulation. The craftsmanship, especially the intricate skirt of the female figure, indicates a focus on detailed artistry often associated with European porcelain manufacturers from the mid-20th century or earlier, mimicking styles popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.