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acqua

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Are these figurines antique?
« 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.

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2015, 06:11:11 am »
most here will ask for a pic of the bottom too

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #4 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 !!

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2015, 04:44:56 pm »
I would pass on them !!

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2015, 06:19:27 pm »
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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #11 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).

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #12 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 !!

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2015, 06:18:56 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 !!

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Re: Are these figurines antique?
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2015, 07:43:30 pm »
No 200 euros is  about 215 dollars depending on the days exchange.  Hit the wrong key.
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