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Title: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: acqua on April 10, 2015, 04:26:23 AM

Hi all.

I am interested in buying a pair of figurines (the ones in the pic). The shop is selling them as 19th century French bisque figures. They are beautiful - 30cm high, a matt white base with glossy blue and gold accents. I have already bought a very similar pair (but smaller) from the same shop. I have now decided to browse the net for French bisque figures but found nothing similar. I am now unsure whether they are really antique. Can you help please? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: sugarcube5419 on April 10, 2015, 06:11:11 AM

most here will ask for a pic of the bottom too

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: acqua on April 10, 2015, 06:22:06 AM

Unfortunately I do not have a picture of the bottom - all I know is that it is hollow as I've seen it. No marks.

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: acqua on April 10, 2015, 08:51:27 AM

I'm attaching a very similar pair of such figurines, but these do not have a hollow base. Their base is relatively flat and they just have a number marked.

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: mart on April 10, 2015, 02:40:39 PM

Like Sugarcube said ,,a pic of the bottom would help !!  Many times the wear on the bottom will give a better indication of age than just looking at the figurine itself !!  There are so many reproductions of this type figurine that without a makers mark I would not buy it unless dirt cheap !!

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: acqua on April 10, 2015, 02:53:07 PM

No mark at all at the bottom - they are hollow and do not have a flat base where one can leave a mark. I think they are reproduction, though they do not come cheap in my opinion - 200 Euro for the pair.

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: mart on April 10, 2015, 04:44:56 PM

I would pass on them !!

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: Pelady on April 11, 2015, 06:19:27 PM

Your figurines are about 315 US dollars    Here are a set at auction for $36

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LARGE-ANTIQUE-PORCELAIN-BISQUE-FIGURINES-PAIR-Man-Woman-15-/131478025870?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9cb3768e

Pelady

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: KC on April 11, 2015, 11:22:05 PM

Pelady, Think you had a slight finger malfunction with this

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Your figurines are about 315 US dollars

 :)

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: acqua on April 11, 2015, 11:40:32 PM

Thanks Pelady. The strange thing is that I haven't seen any bisque figures in royal blue, white and gold. All seem to be pastel.

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: KC on April 12, 2015, 11:15:52 AM

May I recommend some searches for you:  Blue White Victorian Figurines, Vintage KPM figurines white blue, etc.

Look under images and not websites.

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: acqua on April 12, 2015, 03:00:40 PM

Thanks for that KC! They're very similar to mine in fact, though mine are not marked except with a handwritten number at the base. The other pair I was looking at (the 1st pic) are hollow and have no flat base. So one cannot know their make, though they are still beautiful (but pricey).

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: mart on April 12, 2015, 06:10:56 PM

KC, The price was in Euro so is that the conversion ?? 200 euro = $315 USD ?? 

The figurines are most likely not of that age !! Glaze looks wrong,,way too slick/shiny !! No matter how they are made,, I would not buy them !!  For that money you can buy quality !!  Why spend it on something that is not a known piece ??   Quality over quantity is a good rule to use !!

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: mart on April 12, 2015, 06:18:56 PM

Quote from: acqua on April 11, 2015, 11:40:32 PM

Thanks Pelady. The strange thing is that I haven't seen any bisque figures in royal blue, white and gold. All seem to be pastel.

Try looking for "cobalt blue" !!  I found them but could not copy the page !! ,, Old antique computer !!

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: Pelady on April 12, 2015, 07:43:30 PM

No 200 euros is  about 215 dollars depending on the days exchange.  Hit the wrong key.

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: KC on April 12, 2015, 09:47:29 PM

Applaud you for your comeback Pelady...but we all have our finger malfunctions at times.  I now I have them often myself!  Glad you are here on the forum!!!!

Title: Re: Are these figurines antique?
Post by: mart on April 13, 2015, 08:48:33 AM

Oh !!  I have no clue about European currency !!  Even at that,,price is way too much !!