German Porcelain Figurine 'Franz' - Rococo Revival 1875

150-year-old German porcelain with a journey to Malta

Meet Franz - a German porcelain figurine from 1875 who's traveled all the way to Malta with quite a story to tell. At 14 cm tall and 253 grams of solid porcelain, this Rococo revival gentleman features period costume with tricorn hat, burgundy jacket, green cape, and knee breeches. Made in Germany's Thüringen region during the height of 19th-century porcelain production, Franz represents the Victorian era's fascination with 18th-century Rococo style.

Thüringen porcelain 1875:
That signature mark on the base points to Germany's famous Thüringen porcelain region, home to makers like Conta & Boehme and others who specialized in decorative figurines. This is authentic German porcelain craftsmanship from 150 years ago.

Rococo revival style:
The 1870s loved recreating 18th-century Rococo elegance. Franz's tricorn hat, period costume, and courtly pose are pure Rococo revival - when Victorian Germany was romanticizing the aristocratic past.

What you're getting:
A German porcelain figurine (14 cm tall, 253 grams) from 1875 with maker's mark. Solid porcelain with hand-painted details and 150 years of history including his journey to Malta.

Perfect for:
German porcelain collectors, 19th-century ceramics enthusiasts, or anyone who wants a piece with documented age and a story.

Condition:
150+ years old with honest wear - possible crazing, paint wear, minor imperfections. But Franz has survived since 1875 and that's remarkable.