Vintage PIANO BABY Bisque Porcelain Hand painted Figurine 4.5”, Likely German
$ 12.02
Description
Vintage PIANO BABY Bisque Porcelain Hand painted Figurine 4.5”, Likely German. Key CharacteristicsMaterial: Made of unglazed bisque porcelain, which gives it a realistic, matte, skin-like finish. Unsigned but research states: This figurine is an antique German bisque "piano baby", likely manufactured by Gebrüder Heubach or Carl Schneider in the late 19th to early 20th century. These figurines were originally designed to sit atop pianos and hold down the decorative silk shawls that were popular during the Victorian era. Key CharacteristicsMaterial: Made of unglazed bisque porcelain, which gives it a realistic, matte, skin-like finish. Artistic Details: Features typical of high-quality German manufacturing include finely modeled hair, delicate hand-painted facial features, and intaglio eyes (recessed eyes with painted details). Provenance: Many of these pieces originate from the Thuringia region of Germany, with prominent makers including Gebrüder Heubach and Carl Schneider. Good antique condition- all toes and fingers in tact, no chips. There is a hairline crack on the upper back (see and review photos) price reflects this
