Antique Unglazed Porcelain Angel Figurine – Vintage Austria, Before 1950

A wonderful and rare piece: a miniature porcelain angel figurine, perhaps a little cupid or putto.

Background

An antique angel, made in Austria in the first half – or at the beginning – of the last century.

Material and Technique

This is a miniature figure of unglazed porcelain (bisque ware), made with great skill and evident care – a lovely, plump-looking baby.

Details

• Height: 9 cm (3.5 in)
• Maximum width: 5 cm (2 in)
• Material: porcelain, bisque
• Origin: Austria
• Date: before 1950

Condition

Excellent condition, no repairs and no cracks. Sold as is. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.

Who It's For

A wonderful decoration for your home or collection – for lovers of antique porcelain figurines and religious or mythological motifs.

Care

Dust dry with a soft brush; do not wash.

Price is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.

Gmünd. The little angel lay among other knick-knacks, its unglazed porcelain matte and velvety in the light. A round little face, neither fully child nor fully myth. How many decades might it have spent quietly in a drawer or on a shelf?

An angel without glaze — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop