Add a touch of elegance to your home with these lovely angel figurines manufacturers They are made of porcelain and have beautiful details. The figures are available in various sizes. Some are sold individually, while others come in sets.
A great collectors’ item, these figurines can be displayed, carried, or even traded. Many people collect these figurines to find specific ones they like or complete their sets.
Scheibe-Alsbach
The porcelain factory of Scheibe-Alsbach was founded in 1835 in the town of Scheibe in Thuringia. It was started by a former accountant named Ludwig Oels, who decorated pipe bowls and stems that he purchased as “blanks” from Breitenbach. He applied to the local sovereign for a license to start his business, but did not receive one immediately. He continued to produce his product anyway, and this angered the forestry commission, which refused to provide him with the firewood needed to fuel his kilns. Eventually, Oels was forced to sell the company in 1839.
The first porcelain pieces produced by the factory were modeled after famous historical figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte and his generals. These figures were painted in bright colors and posed on a base with gilded Rococo motifs. The company was known for its quality and fine artistic sensitivity. It was one of the most prestigious porcelain factories in Germany, and its pieces were considered works of art.
Nowadays, the porcelain figurines manufactured by Scheibe-Alsbach are still considered masterpieces of modern European art. They are also popular worldwide for their quality and craftsmanship. These products are used as collectibles and as gifts for friends and family members. They are also ideal for use in decorating the house or office. In addition, these figurines can also be used as decoration for a special event or celebration.
Meissen
The German city of Meissen, Saxony, is home to the world’s oldest porcelain factory. The renowned ceramic company is famous for its blue onion pattern, which has been copied by many other companies. It also produces figures and dinnerware decorated with polychrome sprays of flowers. The factory has a rich history, beginning with an 18th century fake alchemist, Johann Friedrich Bottger. He claimed to have discovered the Philosopher’s Stone, a magical substance that turns metal into gold.
Meissen products were designed and modeled by some of Europe’s finest artists, such as Johann Gregorius Horoldt and JJ Kandler. The factory’s patronage attracted the best modellers and painters to work for the factory, so they could develop their own styles. The factory developed its own marking system for identifying their work. Early marks were painted on, but later were fired in underglaze blue. Eventually, the crossed swords logo was adopted, which is now the official mark of Meissen.
In the 1740s Meissen moved away from Rococo and towards the more restrained neoclassical style of Kandler. After Kandler’s death, the factory was managed by Count Camillo Marcolini. This period is known as the “Marcolini period” and included a series of mythological pieces. After Marcolini’s death, the Meissen factory was in a crisis. Acier was appointed master modeller, and he introduced more figurative styles and a variety of techniques.
Goebel
Goebel is one of the world’s largest producers of ceramic figurines. Their products range from traditional Easter pieces to modern interpretations of classic characters. They also produce a line of collectible dolls and other decorative porcelain items. They have been in business for 130 years. Their founder Franz Goebel was known for his gift of trend-spotting and for his ability to expand production. He sent his 16-year-old son, Max Louis, to America to spot trends and report back to the factory.
Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, better known as M I Hummel, was the artist behind Goebel’s famous figurines. Her works were based on her drawings, which Goebel reproduced in three-dimensional form. She signed her art on each piece.
During World War II, the Goebel company was prohibited from producing their famous figurines in Germany due to Nazi enforcement. Fortunately, the New York City-based company Herbert Dubler and Ars Sacra stepped in to distribute (and later start manufacturing) the figurines in the United States. These figurines are marked with a TMK-1 crown mark, and are considered to be Goebel figurines by collectors.
After the war, Goebel began to use a different backstamp on their figurines. The first backstamp read “USA Zone – Germany”. From 1950 to 1955, the stamp changed to a design incorporating a bee, and is referred to as TMK-2 or the full bee mark by collectors.
Lladro
Founded in 1953 by three brothers in Tavernes Blanques, Valencia, Spain, Lladro is world-renowned for their porcelain home decor and figurines. The story of their success is one of talent, audacity and meticulousness. They experimented with different firing methods and temperatures to create the soft colors that are unique to their products. To ensure their quality, they also established a professional artisain training school at their facility.
The Lladro figurine collection features themes of human sentiments and emotions, fanciful conceptions, customs and wild animals. Their artists use various decorative techniques to give the pieces their own unique style, which is why collectors love them. Among the most popular pieces is the Angel Dreaming, a porcelain sculpture of an angel sleeping on a manger. This piece has a soft pastel brown and white finish and is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it.
To verify the authenticity of a Lladro piece, look for a stamp on the bottom that reads “Lladro made in Spain.” The stamp is usually shaped like a bellflower or tulip. It should be signed by the artist as well. If the seller is hesitant to show you the bottom of the figurine, it may be counterfeit. To protect yourself from fraud, only buy from reputable sellers who have an extensive history of selling Lladro products.