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Richard Eckert Volkstedt Dresden Porcelain Figurine Chess Game Group 8366 Antiqu For Sale

Richard Eckert Volkstedt Dresden Porcelain Figurine Chess Game Group 8366 Antiqu
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Richard Eckert Volkstedt Dresden Porcelain Figurine Chess Game Group 8366 Antiqu:
$295.00

Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, authentic pre-WWI German porcelain figural grouping produced by the prestigious Porzellanfabrik Richard Eckert & Co. AG in Volkstedt, Thuringia, Germany.This gorgeous Edwardian-era antique depicts an elegant colonial courtship scene of a gallant gentleman and lady deeply focused on a match over a checkered tabletop board. The gentleman is attired in an ornate, cream-colored floral coat, while the lady is dressed in a lavender bodice and a beautifully decorated yellow floral skirt. Both figures feature finely molded porcelain skin, expressive hand-painted features, and sit atop meticulously detailed Rococo scroll chairs heavily accented in gold gilt.Approximate Dimensions:
  • Width: 6 1/4 inches (6 1/4" W)
  • Height: 4 1/2 inches (4 1/2" T)
  • Depth: 3 1/4 inches (3 1/4" D)
Markings & Authenticity:
  • Factory Stamp: Features the authentic, crisp pre-WWI underglaze blue sunburst/asterisk monogram trademark belonging to Richard Eckert & Co. (dates between 1894–1918).
  • Model Numbers: Incised mold number "8366" and size variant code "27" cleanly legible on the unglazed biscuit porcelain base.
  • Artisan Code: Hand-painted overglaze gold/brown painter's number "51." used to catalog the original decorator.
Condition Report:This figural group is in pristine antique condition with the following specific note:
  • The Chessboard: The fragile miniature standalone porcelain chess pieces are present on their squares, with the exception of one piece in the center of the board that has broken off/is missing.
  • Figures & Structure: Aside from the single missing game piece, the item is entirely flawless. All delicate extended fingers, hands, limbs, hairstyles, and the tablecloth base are 100% intact with no cracks, chips, or professional restorations.
  • Paint & Gilding: The gold leaf details and vibrant overglaze enamel colors show gorgeous original luster with virtually zero vintage wear.
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