Blue Courtier - None

Name: Blue Courtier
 
Type: Figurine
 
Year: c. 1880–1910
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None  - Unmarked (Continental European, likely German or French origin)
 
History: This tall porcelain figurine represents a Rococo-inspired courtier in a powdered wig and elaborate costume, painted predominantly in light blue and white with fine foliate decoration. The painting technique and palette are strongly reminiscent of Meissen or Dresden styles, particularly those of Volkstedt or Sitzendorf, though this specific piece is unmarked. The detailed facial painting and gilt embellishments indicate skilled craftsmanship and workshop production.
 
 
The hole at the base and hollow interior suggest it may have been intended as a decorative lamp base or centrepiece support, which was a common adaptation for figurines of this size and scale in the late 19th century. The base features molded banding and light blue feathered accents, but there is evidence of a hairline crack near the base rim and minor glaze wear, both expected in pieces of this age.
 
 
The figurine likely belonged to a matched pair or set portraying aristocratic figures in leisure poses, aligning with the romanticized 18th-century revival trends popular in the decorative arts from the 1880s to the 1910s.
 
 
This type of item appeals to collectors of continental porcelain and Victorian parlour décor, especially those drawn to larger-scale display pieces with Rococo influence.
 
Flaws: None