Blue and White Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine
Collectibles - Figurines

Blue and White Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine

This is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine depicting an 18th-century style courtly couple in a dancing or walking pose. The figures are rendered in a classic 'Blue and White' color scheme, featuring a bright white ceramic body with hand-applied cobalt blue accents highlighting the clothing details, hats, and the textured base. The male figure wears a powdered wig, a long waistcoat with a sash, and breeches, while the female figure is dressed in a tiered, ruffled gown with a blue bodice and headpiece. The construction is mid-century mass-produced porcelain, likely of Japanese or European origin, echoing the Rococo designs of Meissen or Dresden but with less intricate detail. Physically, the piece stands approximately 6 to 8 inches tall. Notable features include the stylized facial painting with red lips and dark arched eyebrows. The condition appears fair with visible surface dirt and a light patina of age; however, the presence of a price tag suggests it has been handled in a retail environment. No visible chips or cracks are immediately apparent in the primary glazed surfaces, though the craftsmanship is of modest commercial quality rather than fine art porcelain.

Estimated Value

$25.00 - $45.00

Basic Information

Category

Collectibles - Figurines

Appraised On

May 12, 2026

Estimated Value

$25.00 - $45.00

Item Description

This is a vintage glazed porcelain figurine depicting an 18th-century style courtly couple in a dancing or walking pose. The figures are rendered in a classic 'Blue and White' color scheme, featuring a bright white ceramic body with hand-applied cobalt blue accents highlighting the clothing details, hats, and the textured base. The male figure wears a powdered wig, a long waistcoat with a sash, and breeches, while the female figure is dressed in a tiered, ruffled gown with a blue bodice and headpiece. The construction is mid-century mass-produced porcelain, likely of Japanese or European origin, echoing the Rococo designs of Meissen or Dresden but with less intricate detail. Physically, the piece stands approximately 6 to 8 inches tall. Notable features include the stylized facial painting with red lips and dark arched eyebrows. The condition appears fair with visible surface dirt and a light patina of age; however, the presence of a price tag suggests it has been handled in a retail environment. No visible chips or cracks are immediately apparent in the primary glazed surfaces, though the craftsmanship is of modest commercial quality rather than fine art porcelain.

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