What statuettes are valued by collectors?

Antique porcelain figurines are appreciated not only by ordinary people, but also by collectors. Lovers of beautiful and sophisticated things should pay attention to the most popular figurines.

During the Soviet period, porcelain products were very popular. Now on the market you can also find many interesting products from the USSR.

The beautiful statuette was created by a master who was inspired by the fairy tale of the same name. She depicts sister Alyonushka, who sits next to her brother Ivanushka, who has already turned into a goat. The figurine looks elegant and very beautiful.

This figurine was created in Germany in the second half of the last century. This massive figurine will be a great addition to any collection.

A figurine made by a student of one of the best sculptors Orlov. The figurine looks beautiful and very graceful. Every detail of this sculpture is worked out to the smallest detail. It is painted in a classic style.

Porcelain figurines depicting the main character of one of the most famous Russian fairy tales were produced in many factories. The most popular were the statuettes produced in Dulevo. As a rule, this majestic beauty is depicted along with her valuable gifts. Most often, the hostess of the Copper Mountain is “dressed up” in blue or green dresses with a beautiful pattern.

Figures depicting famous fairy-tale characters were produced at the Dmitrov Porcelain Factory. The surviving figurines can decorate even the most sophisticated interior.

A figurine produced at the Dulevo Porcelain Factory. Its author is A. Brzhezitskaya. The sculpture depicts the two main characters of this story. Each of them is thought out to the smallest detail.

The figurine depicting a girl with a rabbit was released at the Dmitrov porcelain factory in the 60s of the last century. Its author is the sculptor Artamonova. The figurine is small in size, but at the same time it looks quite cute and graceful.

The sculptures belonging to this series were released at the LFZ in the middle of the last century. They were created by the author N. Danko and are dedicated to the opening of an agricultural exhibition that took place in Moscow in 1939. Each figurine in this series depicts a girl holding fruits or vegetables in her hands.

The figurine, made in the middle of the last century at the Dulevo Porcelain Factory, is also known as the "Goose Trouble". She depicts two large birds and several small goslings.

Rare figurines produced by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory in the 1920s and 1930s are very popular among collectors. They were issued in a very small edition, therefore they are especially highly valued by collectors.

• Horse Intelligence. This work was created by Natalia Danko. During her life, the sculptor has created more than 300 original works. But it was this one that became one of the most popular. The figurine depicts two men on horseback looking into the distance. The sculpture is worked out to the smallest detail and decorated with a large number of graceful details.

• "Ready for Defense." This sculpture was created in 1918. Its author is also Natalia Danko. It depicts a figurine of simple and courageous workers who are ready to build a bright future and protect their loved ones.

• "Athletes". The porcelain inkwell is on display at the Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory. She depicts two young athletes in simple outfits.

This sculpture depicts a beautiful oriental woman reading a newspaper. It was created at the beginning of the last century and is dedicated to the first congress of the peoples of the East. This porcelain figurine is also known as the "Turkish woman". At one time, she was very popular in the USSR. The figurine was released in different colors.

It is worth highlighting the sculpture depicting a portrait of Zinoviev on the newspaper read by the girl. After the execution of this revolutionary, they tried to destroy all the figurines of this type. But several of them were still preserved. Now they are considered very rare. One of these figures was sold for several tens of thousands of pounds.

This statuette by Konstantin Somov was released in 1921. During this period, the figures were produced in the style of socialist realism. Therefore, this statuette stood out quite strongly against the background of all the others. It was released at the State Porcelain Factory.

This rare porcelain propaganda chess set, which is very popular among collectors, depicts the struggle of red and white figures on a chessboard. They look very beautiful and are of great historical importance. The red (they are also white) figures represent the representatives of the workers 'and peasants' forces. Black personifies the fallen tsarist regime. The author of the figures ideally characterizing the bygone era is Natalia Danko.

The statuette, released in 1927, was created by Leonid Yakovlevich Khortyk. She depicts a beautiful fragile girl holding a basket of apples in her hands. The same figurine can be seen in the collection of porcelain items in the Hermitage.

As the name suggests, the figurine is also an example of propaganda porcelain. She depicts two babies who are ready for hard work from an early age. The statuette was created by the talented Soviet master Yekaterina Yakimovskaya.

Buying a quality porcelain figurine is as difficult as buying silver, metal or marble figurines. In the selection process, you need to pay attention to some details.

• The appearance of the figurine. If a person is interested in porcelain products, a few minutes will be enough for him to notice that there is a fake in front of him. These figurines look exquisite and worked out to the smallest detail. Cheap fakes are produced by a simplified and slightly careless painting.
• The size of the figurine. Another point to pay attention to is the weight and size of the figurine. Very often, the copies are slightly smaller than the original products. In addition, they can be lighter than the original porcelain figurines.
• Bottom features. Inspection of its bottom can also help distinguish a genuine figurine from its cheap counterfeit. Pay attention to its shape, the presence of marks, the thickness of the shard.
• Colors. In some cases, the authors of forgeries repeat most of the details typical of the original. But at the same time, the figurines are slightly different in color. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the color of the figurine, as well as to the features of the painting.
• The brand of the plant. This is one of the most important details to look out for when choosing a figurine. Before buying the statuette you like, you need to study what the stamp looked like at a certain period of the plant's existence. Having done this, you need to compare the drawing in the picture with the one that is present on the bottom of the figure. It is worth noting that in some cases the stigma may be absent altogether.
• The selected style. When buying a work created by a famous master, it is worthwhile to study in advance the style in which the rest of his creations are made. This will help you better understand what characteristic details you should pay attention to, and not make a mistake when buying.
• Product cost. Price also plays an important role. If it is too low, it may indicate that the figure on sale is a fake. Indeed, very often scammers try to sell such figurines as quickly as possible in order to get at least some money for them.

If possible, it is better to examine the figurines in person. This will allow you to consider all the details of the product and notice possible flaws. Before buying a new figurine for your collection, you should go to antique shops and look at rare items in order to understand what the original figurines from famous manufacturers look like.