Metzler & Ortloff
Porcelain figurine of a child with apple, Metzler & Ortloff
Charming German porcelain art in soft pastels
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An expressive porcelain figurine from German Metzler & Ortloff, depicting a bust of a young child holding an apple in one hand and a biscuit in the other. Detailed modeling and carefully hand-painted underglaze in soft, pleasant color tones. An atmospheric and timeless collectible.
The story of this object
The Metzler & Ortloff porcelain factory was located in Ilmenau in the Thüringen region and was founded in the 1870s. The factory gained international renown for producing high-quality figurines of children and animals. This figurine was made during the period when the company operated in former East Germany (DDR).
- Maker
- Metzler & Ortloff
- Era
- 1960s/1970s
- Material
- Porcelain
- Dimensions
- Height approx. 6.7 in (17 cm)
- Condition
- Very fine vintage condition. No chips or cracks.
- Origin
- East Germany (DDR)