Antique German Volkstedt Porcelain Centerpiece Cherub & Rose Triebner Ens Eckert

💯 Condition

Antique condition with visible age-related wear. There are multiple chips to several rose petals and missing branch elements within the applied floral arrangement. The main bowl body remains structurally sound with no visible cracks. Underglaze cobalt factory mark present to base. Please review all photos carefully for detailed condition and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase.

📜 Description

A finely modeled late 19th century German hard-paste porcelain centerpiece bowl, attributed to Triebner, Ens & Eckert (Volkstedt), Thuringia, circa 1877–1894.

This Rococo Revival form features applied hand-formed roses, naturalistic foliage, and cherub figures emerging from an asymmetrical scroll bowl with pedestal base. The floral elements are individually assembled, exhibiting extremely thin petal construction, with visible under-glaze hand impressions consistent with period workshop techniques.

The underside bears an underglaze cobalt fork-style mark consistent with documented Triebner, Ens & Eckert Volkstedt marks of the late 19th century, along with impressed and painted model numbers (3953/98). Translucency testing confirms hard-paste porcelain construction.

Volkstedt factories in Thuringia were renowned for finely modeled figural and floral porcelain during this period, and this example reflects that level of craftsmanship.

Attribution is based on mark consistency, construction characteristics, and period modeling techniques.

✔ Key Features

• Late 19th century German hard-paste porcelain
• Attributed to Triebner, Ens & Eckert (Volkstedt)
• Underglaze cobalt fork mark
• Model number 3953/98
• Hand-formed applied roses and foliage
• Rococo Revival asymmetrical scroll form
• Translucent thin petal construction
• Circa 1877–1894

🎁 Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic 19th century German porcelain craftsmanship
• Dramatic antique statement centerpiece
• Highly decorative Rococo Revival design
• Rare large-scale floral encrusted form
• Ideal for…